Tucked away in a classroom at the Eastside Branch of the Santa Barbara Public Library, neighbors gathered to eat, learn, and explore the power of what they call plant-forward nutrition.
Nonprofit Rooted Santa Barbara County has just launched Eat to Thrive/Comer Para Prosperar — a free, bilingual “Jumpstart” program.
“The goal of the program is to be a four-week hands-on experience for community members that builds health through cooking culture and practical nutrition tools,” said Beth Skidmore, Rooted’s chair and executive lead…