Find Healthy World Cafe at the Gifts That Give Hope Fair

Healthy World Cafe is amped to be sharing some other news with our loyal friends and volunteers:

This year, we'll be partnering with other York-area nonprofits for the Gifts That Give Hope Fair to kick off at Brown's Orchards & Farm Market in November and run through Dec. 28.

Patrons who come into the fair will receive a list of each of the 15 nonprofits who are participating -- find all the organizations at giftsthatgivehope.org/york -- plus the three gifts each of us are offering for the holiday season.

The idea behind Gifts That Give Hope is to bring together nonprofits and community organizations working to make a difference in their area -- as Healthy World Cafe does in providing locally sourced, healthy meals to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Folks can purchase one (or more!) of three "gifts" on behalf of a friend or family member, then fair organizers provide a card that explains how the donation benefited the organization. Givers and receivers can feel good about supporting community-focused organizations (and stop worrying about what to get Aunt Sue).

For Healthy World Cafe, our three gifts are:
-- $20 toward the purchase of produce from local, small-time farmers that will form a salad to be served at one of our monthly lunches
-- $40 toward the purchase of locally raised, healthy (happy!) chickens from a southcentral Pennsylvania farmer that will form the basis of a dish at one of our monthly lunches
-- $60 toward covering the costs of 10 lunch patrons who are otherwise unable to afford a healthy meal -- or any meal at all

Healthy World Cafe is popping up Nov. 28!

For anyone tired of turkey and stuffing after a big Thanksgiving meal -- or for those just looking for a break from cooking for a meal or two -- Healthy World Cafe to the rescue!

Courtesy of Flickr user Gemma Billings

We're back open for lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m.  to 1:30 p.m. at First Moravian Church, 39 N. Duke St., in downtown York.

We'll be featuring the abundance of locally grown fruits, vegetables and all that is headed from farm to table as we move into the late fall harvest season.  Menu items are:

Chicken Noodle Soup

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili 

Winter Vegetable Ratatouille

Shredded Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw

Winter Greens & Cheese Quiche

Salad Bar

Mixed Fruit Crisp

At Healthy World Cafe, we always feature our "eat what you want, pay how you can" philosophy.  The ability to pay should never be a barrier to accessing delicious, unprocessed, healthy food.  Take out orders are available by emailing your selections (by 10 a.m. Nov. 28) to healthyworldcafe(at)gmail(dot)com.

To receive periodic updates from Healthy World Cafe, send your email address to us at the email address listed above.  If you'd like to volunteer with Healthy World Cafe for food preparations 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 or for prep and serving 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28, click on the box above and to the right, "Volunteer Spot."

Hope to see you Nov. 28 at First Moravian Church!

Healthy World Cafe at the York County Local Food Summit Nov. 7

Rain, rain, go away -- Healthy World Cafe is looking ahead, and we have some news for our friends and volunteers:

Photo via Flickr user Michelle Tribe.

Folks who are attending the York County Local Food Summit on Nov. 7 are in for a treat -- a delicious, locally source lunch provided by Healthy World Cafe! We've agreed to provide the midday meal for summit attendees, and all sorts of ideas are floating through our heads: spiced local vegetables and rice served over oven-roasted acorn squash, a spicy apple slaw, and a fresh fruit salad with honey, mint and lime.

This will be a great opportunity to educate local folks -- already interested in local food -- about our mission to provide a healthy, locally sourced meal to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

But we need your help! We'll be prepping from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the 4H Center, 771 Stoverstown Road, York; and then prepping and serving from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the same location. If you can help us out by volunteering a few hours, sign up on VolunteerSpot.

If you're interested in attending the York County Local Food Summit, tickets are $30 before Oct. 31 and $45 afterward, and can be purchased through EventBrite.

Because we'll be prepping and serving on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, we'll forgo our November advisory group meeting scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Friends Meeting House. In its place, we'll give a quick update at our Tuesday evening prep session. If you have any questions, send us an email at healthyworldcafe(at)gmail(dot)com.

HWC is popping up Sept. 26!

A huge, HUGE thank you to everyone who supported us at our second annual Market to Table event this past weekend. From silent auction donations and generous farmers to ever-helpful volunteers and hungry diners, we appreciated everyone's enthusiasm -- we're so thankful for the support that York has shown!

Want to join us again? Healthy World Cafe is back open for lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.  to 1:30 p.m. at First Moravian Church, 39 N. Duke St., in downtown York.

We'll be featuring the abundance of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and all that is headed from farm to table as we transition into the fall harvest season.  Menu items include French onion soup, potato soup, quiche with fall vegetables, eggplant Parmesan, a salad bar, an apple bread pudding and more.  Of course, our menu is always based on whatever is available from our farmer friends, so stay tuned for updates!

At Healthy World Cafe, we always feature our "eat what you want, pay how you can" philosophy.  The ability to pay should never be a barrier to accessing delicious, unprocessed, healthy food.  Take out orders are available by emailing your selections (by 10 a.m.) to healthyworldcafe(at)gmail(dot)com.

We're thrilled to announce we are able to return to First Moravian Church this month after generous support from YorIt and a private donor allowed us to install air conditioning in the lunchroom.

To receive periodic updates from Healthy World Cafe, send your email address to us at the email address listed above.  If you'd like to volunteer with Healthy World Cafe for food preparations 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 25 or for prep and serving 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26, click on the box above and to the right, "Volunteer Spot."

Hope to see you Sept. 26 at First Moravian Church!

HWC is popping up Aug. 22!

Healthy World Cafe is back open for lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a NEW, temporary location, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, at Queen & East Market streets in downtown York (just one block east of First Moravian). Use the entrance at the lower Queen Street door, opposite Martin Library, and follow the signs.

We'll be featuring the abundance of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and all that is headed from farm to table during the heart of the summer!  Menu items include chilled cantaloupe soup, a pita stuffed with Greek salad and chicken, pasta with summer vegetables and pesto sauce, a salad bar and a peach and berry crisp.  Of course, our menu is always based on whatever is available from our farmer friends, so stay tuned for updates!

At Healthy World Cafe, we always feature our "eat what you want, pay what you can" philosophy.  The ability to pay should never be a barrier to accessing delicious, unprocessed, healthy food.  Take out orders are available by emailing your selections (by 10 a.m.) to healthyworldcafe(at)gmail.com.

We're thrilled to announce that we are relocating this month so that we can begin renovations to the gathering hall at First Moravian Church.  We're giving the room a facelift as well as installing air conditioning, so that the space may be used on a more regular basis.  This project is being made possible through the generosity of a Healthy World Cafe volunteer who believes in our mission.

To receive periodic updates from Healthy World Cafe, send your email address to us at the email address listed above.  If you'd like to volunteer with Healthy World Cafe for food prep Aug. 21, prep and serving Aug. 22, or for any of our other upcoming events, click on the box above and to the right, "Volunteer Spot."

Hope to see you Aug. 22 at First Presbyterian Church!

2nd Annual "Market to Table" Fundraiser Set for Sept. 15

 Tickets on Sale Now

Market to Table 2011

Tickets are on sale now for Healthy World Cafe's 2nd Annual "Market to Table" fundraiser coming Saturday, September 15 at York's Central Market.  Join us as Healthy World Cafe "pops up" for a night of great food and drink, local music, art, and a silent auction -- all to benefit HWC.  Our delicious, healthy food will feature the freshest ingredients and produce from local farmers and vendors, many from right under Central Market's roof.

Always fresh, always local

Chef and Guiding Committee Chair Sean Arnold and his team have prepared a delicious and delightful menu that showcases York County's harvest of the season.  In addition, the evening's entertainment will feature local musicians, artists, and a great selection of items from local businesses at our silent auction.  Of course, some surprises are always in store!

Help us grow Healthy World Cafe and celebrate all that is local and great about York County!

Silent Auction items delight!

Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite.  Advance sale tickets through Eventbrite are $50. Tickets are available at the door for $65.

If you are interested in volunteering with Healthy World Cafe, click the "Volunteer Spot" button located on this page.

HWC's Popping Up July 25!

Healthy World Cafe is back open for lunch on Wednesday, July 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at a NEW, temporary location, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, at Queen & E Market Sts. in downtown York  (Just one block east of First Moravian). Use the entrance at the lower Queen Street door, opposite Martin Library and follow the signs.

We'll be featuring the abundance of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and all that is headed from farm to table during the heart of the summer!  Menu items include chilled soups; fresh corn quiche; curried grain salad with chicken; fresh fruit salad with Honey, Mint and Lime Syrup; Cucumber, Tomato and Feta salad, and more.  Of course, our menu is always based on whatever is available from our farmer friends, so stay tuned for updates!

At Healthy World Cafe, we always feature our "eat what you want, pay what you can" philosophy.  The ability to pay should never be a barrier to accessing delicious, unprocessed, healthy food.  Take out orders are available by e-mailing your selections (by 10 am) to healthyworldcafe(at)gmail
com.

We're thrilled to announce that we are relocating this month so that we may begin renovations to the gathering hall at First Moravian Church.  We're giving the room a facelift as well as installing air conditioning, so that the space may be used on a more regular basis.  This project is being made possible through the generosity of a Healthy World Cafe volunteer who believes in our mission.

To receive periodic updates from Healthy World Cafe, send your e-mail address to us at the e-mail address listed above.  If you'd like to volunteer with Healthy World Cafe, click on the box above and to the right, "Volunteer Spot."

Hope to see you on July 25 at First Presbyterian Church!