As 2011 closes, we have many changes happening here at Loving Spoonful. Susan Belyea, our founding director and the driving force behind many of our projects to date (pictured left), has completed four years of fantastic work for Loving Spoonful, and is headed to Cuba and Guatemala to travel and engage in food security activities. She anticipates returning to Loving Spoonful as a member of our Board of Directors, and we know she will bring her passion and knowledge to this new role.
We are also saying farewell to Kate Archibald Cross, who coordinated our 2011 Grow a Row campaign and piloted our Community Kitchen Project. Under Kate’s leadership we achieved our most successful year of donations ever – a whopping 7,000 lbs of fresh, local produce delivered to Kingston meal providers where it nourished many community members in need.
Holly Platz will be taking over the role of Executive Director from Susan. She will also continue acting as the Community Gardens Network Coordinator, and will still oversee volunteers for all of our projects. We plan on rolling out our Community Kitchen Program in earnest in 2012, and anticipate hiring a Community Kitchen Coordinator in January. Details on this position will be sent out to the list serv once they have been confirmed, and will also be posted right here on our website.
Happy Holidays!
