Nourished Neighborhood: Community Meals by Atrium Kitchen

03/04/2022

A recent text message and letter from one of our seniors. Shared with permission. It’s illuminating to see how our free, fresh meal program has changed lives. ❤️

Text message:
“I have written for you what your program to feed seniors like me has meant to my health and happiness you have literally saved my life with your wonderful meals I don’t have a computer so I wrote it long hand cursive but I was careful and I think you can read it.”

Here is an excerpt from her letter (permission granted to share):

“When I started receiving meals from Chef Traci’s Nourished Neighborhood I had no idea what a difference they would make in my health. At 81, I had been existing on Mac & cheese, deli chicken and salads and baked potatoes I made in the microwave. I couldn’t eat TV dinners because almost all of them had ingredients I am severely allergic to - the worst being soy which has caused anaphylaxis and episodes of being violently ill so that I ended up in the emergency room. I also was desperately anemic for someone my age.

So I welcomed Traci’s deliveries but had no idea that they would cure my anemia and put me on the path to what Dr.Moon says is a healthy future. Traci has customized the meals she brings me so there is nothing I am allergic to and she added foods that I haven’t been able to afford, especially beef, pork and dishes I don’t have the money or energy to cook like her special lasagna and her wonderful jambalaya. And she has finally managed to do what no one else ever has, gotten me to eat a wonderful variety of vegetables. She also brings her special treats, particularly her truffles & coffee cake.

I was diagnosed with advanced glaucoma in 2010 and had to give up driving. I have no family around to help me.”

Nourish100% is about more than food. It’s about connection.

04/14/2021

Nourished Neighborhood - setting new records. Let’s keep our community Nourished! •
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04/09/2021

Tune in to today for a look at Pike Place Market! King 5 has an app and you can stream live! •
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11/14/2020

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Shopping, preparing and cooking for one or two people can be challenging, especially in times of a pandemic. Take home a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner packaged in individual portions. Includes: Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Sourdough Stuffing, Cheesy Mashed Potatoe

08/12/2020

07/04/2020

Have you been wondering about Nourished Neighborhood: Community Meals? Visit our Atrium Kitchen FB page for all the latest updates!

With the pandemic I shifted focus to delivering 6 days of fresh meals every week to seniors sheltering in place and people living homeless.

You can support our efforts, and order meals through our website:

“Words cannot explain how thankful I am for each delivery of your delicious food. Allaying my fears was the biggest impact. Fears of the unseen and unknown enemy. Knowing I did not have to go out gave me such peace and comfort.” This sweet note was from one of the homebound seniors we continue t...

12/03/2019

December’s Nourished Neighborhood has developed into total yumminess!

A salad, as always, to start with mixed greens, pistachios, shaved Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette

Egg pasta (donated by the Truffle Queen!) with Butternut Squash sauce

Mama’s Potato Casserole

Porchetta (slow-roasted pork with fennel, garlic and white wine)

Cannoli with Mama’s Cream Filling

Italian Cream Soda

I can’t wait to bring you all this celebratory meal!

First Wednesday of every month at the Atrium Kitchen! We begin service at 11:30am and stay open until 1:00pm! Come connect with old and new friends!

11/26/2019

This Thursday, November 28, we will be serving a very special Nourished Neighborhood: Thanksgiving Breakfast from the Atrium Kitchen from 7:30am-10:00am. A yummy, hot breakfast is available to anyone and everyone. We will be serving up pancakes, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and pastries. Come eat, or come volunteer! Please message us if you would like to volunteer or donate.

And then on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 we will be serving our monthly Nourished Neighborhood community meal.

08/28/2019

Nourished Neighborhood is coming up next week on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the first Wednesday of the month. Feeling inspired for a Spanish menu:
Gazpacho, Remolacha Salad, Tortilla Espanola, Paella, Olive Oil Cake with Peaches and Sangria-mocktail!!