EP 80: Community, Food Access and Social Equity with City Fresh

CSA programs serve a really important purpose (many, actually) but they can be out of reach for many people in our community. Enter City Fresh, a CSA Farm Box Program designed by the people, for all people, because everyone deserves access to nutritious, fresh foods. This conversation with City Fresh Executive Director Anna Kiss Mauser-Martinez (who has a fantastic story about her name) and Farmer Liaison Sam Paskert sheds light on the ethos of City Fresh, which has 15 locations around Northeast Ohio and a mission that is inclusive in every way. We talk about why the City Fresh model is different and cover big topics like climate resiliency, social justice and food injustice. We also talk about how I can't embrace kohlrabi or wrap my arms around the idea of eating Patty Pan squash. You will also hear what goes into running a CSA from Anna Kiss, and how Sam feels about picking the items in your shares. This episode is presented with support from Chef Douglas Katz and The Mohicans, and was developed in partnership with City Fresh, one of my summertime pod partners.