Healing Meals Wellness Corner

20 Jan - Blogs

A Decade of Nourishment: Where Everything Matters

5 Nov - Blogs

Growing Skills, Confidence, and Community: Reflections from Our First Paid Youth Internship Program

Growing Skills, Confidence, and Community: Reflections from Our First Paid Youth Internship Program At Healing Meals Community Project, we believe that learning to lead starts with learning to serve—and this summer, our first-ever paid youth internship program brought that belief to life.   The 2025 Sarah B. Livesey Summer Youth Internship Program, generously funded by […]

5 Nov - Blogs

Where Research Meets Heart

Where Research Meets Heart Insights from our partnership with The Search Institute on what drives youth wellbeing. At Healing Meals Community Project, youth don’t just volunteer—they grow. In partnership with the Search Institute, we conducted a 2025 Youth Survey to better understand how service, mentorship, and teamwork impact the emotional and social well-being of our […]

24 Oct - Blogs

Youth Making a Difference: 2025 Impact Highlights

Youth Making a Difference: 2025 Impact Highlights At Healing Meals Community Project, our kitchen is more than a place to prepare food—it’s where young people discover purpose, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Since its start in 2016, our Youth Program has engaged more than 785 youth volunteers, contributing 31,000 hours of service to prepare […]

19 Oct - Blogs

Giving Back, One Meal at a Time

Giving Back, One Meal at a Time At Healing Meals Community Project, our kitchen is more than a place to prepare food – it’s where purpose, compassion, and connection come together.   In her recent Hartford Courant opinion piece, Westminster School student and youth volunteer Sabrina Yang beautifully captures what it means to “give back” through […]

9 May - Blogs

Nourishing New Beginnings​

Nourishing New Beginnings The Evolution and Impact of Our Maternal Meals Program   In 2021, Healing Meals Community Project launched a forward-thinking initiative to support pregnant women in low-income and underserved communities across Hartford. These women, many living in food deserts and managing chronic health conditions, face a higher risk of preterm birth, low birth […]

9 May - Blogs

The Hidden Cost of Loneliness—And What We Can Do About It

The Hidden Cost of Loneliness – And What We Can Do About It Exploring the power of intergenerational connection to heal a public health crisis Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a growing public health concern. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory, chronic loneliness carries health risks equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. […]

17 Jan - Blogs Recipes

Tangy Lemon Dill Tahini Sauce

Looking for a homemade nutritious and delicious sauce to pair with your meals? Lemon Dill Tahini Dressing Ingredients: ⅓ cup tahini 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled is fine) ¼ cup chopped fresh dill (stems discarded) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper […]

17 Jan - Blogs In The News

We are in the News! Check us out in Seasons Magazine

Read about us in Seasons Magazine

17 Jan - Blogs In The News

We are in the News! Check us out in the Granby Drummer

Read about us in The Granby Drummer

17 Jan - Blogs

We are in the News! Check us out in Lifestyle Magazine

Read about us in West Hartford and Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazines

17 Jan - Blogs

We are in the News! Check us out in Valley Life Magazine

Read about us in Valley Life Magazine

13 Dec - Blogs

Hear from our Client, Miracle

Hear from our Client Listen to Miracle share what Healing Meals has meant to her and her family!

10 Dec - Blogs

Hear from our Youth!

Hear from our Youth! Listen to two of our Youth Volunteers talk about what Healing Meals means to them!

2 Oct - Blogs Healthy Tips

Get your fiber!

Get your fiber! You may have heard that fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, many people in the United States consume less than half of the daily recommended amount. But why is fiber so vital? To grasp its importance, it helps to understand the two main types of fiber: soluble and […]

1 Oct - Blogs

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month   This past year, we were fortunate to receive a generous donation from the Pink Aid Foundation to support our Healthy Meals program for individuals with breast cancer. Thanks to this grant, we’ve been able to provide meals to many women in low-income households facing this challenge. Our Healthy Meals program […]

1 Oct - Blogs Healthy Tips

Apples, apples, apples

Apples, apples, apples   At Healing Meals, fall is one of our favorite seasons. Nestled at the foot of Avon Mountain, we’re treated to a stunning display of autumn leaves as they change color. This season also brings the excitement of apple harvest! Apples are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, including fiber […]

18 Sep - Blogs Healthy Tips

Start your day with a glass of water!

Start your day with a glass of water! Drinking water first thing in the morning can have manyhealth benefits. Our body is made up of about 60%water. This water is considered an essential nutrient,which means that our body can’t make it, so it needs toget it through our food and drink. Every organ and tissuedepend […]

1 Jul - Blogs Healthy Tips

Hydrating Cucumbers

Hydrating Cucumbers Did you know that cucumbers are made up of 95% water? This makes them a great source of hydration on a hot summer day. Cucumbers are also a great source of fiber which can support our digestion, blood sugar balance, and cardiovascular health. Lastly, they are a powerhouse of nutrition including vitamins A, […]

25 Jun - Blogs Healthy Tips

Millet- an alkalinizing grain!

Millet- an alkalinizing grain! Starch is an important part of our diet—it provides us with energy to fuel us through our day. The challenge with starch is sourcing a healthy option that is not high in natural or processed sugar. One healthy option is Millet which is a type of grain that provides fiber and […]