August 16th, 2012
We teamed up with a literacy program in Lynn, MA for a celebration of good books and food.
Community Blog
Did you know that groups of any size can join The Family Dinner Project? From neighborhoods and parenting groups to colleges and grade schools, our Community Blog gives you inspirational, informative updates about our wide range of community projects.
Lunching and Learning at the Ford School
June 6th, 2012
Think you’ve mastered the art of conversation? There’s always something new to learn with our Lunch Mentors Program.
A Satisfying End to a Community Dinner Series
May 15th, 2012
“Parents are such innovators,” said Sarrouf. “They are constantly having to improvise, and use their intelligence and intuition to find ways to overcome challenges. When parents come together and share their knowledge, it’s a really powerful thing.”
When Families and College Students Join Forces
April 24th, 2012
Read about how Southern Vermont College is building community and promoting higher education through an informal dinner series!
Chowing Down With Our In-School Lunch Program
April 11th, 2012
Tablecloths in the library? It must be The Family Dinner Project’s Lunch Mentors Program!
Togetherness and Taco Fridays
March 27th, 2012
A conversation with Jennifer de los Santos, a local mother and community member, about the Community Dinners at The Ford School in Lynn, Mass.
A Taste for Civilization
March 12th, 2012
What do the House of Representatives, the Arab Spring and my family all have in common? The need for more civil conversations over a family dinner.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Family Dinners and Positive Body Image
February 27th, 2012
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week…
The Family Dinner Project Goes to the Ford School
January 5th, 2012
“On a rainy night in December, five families came to the Ford School cafeteria, where we made enchiladas together, told stories about our family dinners and shared tips about how to get kids to eat healthy foods…”
If Every Day Were Christmas Eve
December 12th, 2011
The Pingree School in South Hamilton, MA was the first high school to bring The Family Dinner Project to its campus. Students in Pingree’s Food Writing explored the relationship among culture, family & relationships. Here is one student’s essay.
The Family Dinner Project Goes to College
May 11th, 2011
What would a Family Dinner Project look like on a college campus? That’s a question Southern Vermont College (SVC) is helping us answer. Their Campus Community Dinner Series is a program that was inspired by The Family Dinner Project…
