Forward Magazine April 2021

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Spring Cleaning Your Health Community Gardens Near You

Eating in

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forward One of the greatest benefits of being able to matriculate through the semester is that we also get to witness the seasons change. Just as we’re seeing the days become longer, weather become warmer, and transition into the springtime, it’s a reminder that every good thing goes through seasons of change. Our commitment to our dining partners is to be a partner that is continually elevating and growing to meet the needs of our clients.

We’re continuing to adapt to new technology and develop innovative ways to provide you with the best service possible. The new season is a reminder of our continuous growth with you as partners to meet the needs of our campus communities and to ensure that we are providing you with the highest quality dining services possible.

As many people are doing spring cleaning in our homes and on their campuses, this is a time that we are taking inventory of how we can bloom into a brighter campus dining program. Onward and upward, we’re always continuing to move forward.

Maurice P. Jenoure, Chief Operating Officer

Dina Zaikouk, Vice President of Operations

Together We Thrived. Together We Move Forward.

Spring Cleaning

Ways to Clean

Up Your Health

When thinking about Spring, the season is synonymous with a fresh start. In addition to the beautiful weather, it also is a time for renewal, rebirth or regrowth. One of the best parts of the season is feeling compelled to take care of some much-needed cleaning and organization within our lives. With Spring right around the corner, while you may be starting your spring cleaning, it may also be time for a much-needed cleansing of your health and wellness habits. Here are a few ways that you can clean up your health this spring:

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Eat with the Season Now’s the perfect time to eliminate processed foods from your diet and replace them with fresh, in-season produce. Asparagus, spinach, strawberries and pineapples are just a few of the delicious fruits and veggies in season during April. Be sure to check out our article The Importance of Eating in Season for more on incorporating seasonal produce into your diet.

Head Outdoors After braving the cold and dark winter, heading outdoors once the weather breaks is a great idea. Spending so much time indoors during the winter months can deplete the body of much needed vitamins and minerals that are essential for your well-being.

Get Rid of Dust Creating a tidy space is not only good for looks, but it can also be important for your health. Taking time to eliminate any dust, mold or other allergens from your home can help eliminate common springtime allergies.

Plant a Garden Whether its flowers, herbs or fruits and veggies, starting your own home garden is easier than you think. Having access to fresh produce right in your backyard is great for your health and the environment.

Clear Your Mind Don’t forget to also take time to declutter your mind this spring. Whether you decide to try therapy or meditation, including one of these in your self-care routine can greatly improve your emotional, mental and physical health.

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Spring Asparagus Beets Celery Spring Onions Greens Peppers Turnips Strawberries Fall Broccoli Carrots Cabbage Cauliflower Greens Beans Pears Plums

Summer Peaches Melons Peaches Cherries Tomatoes Artichokes Beans Berries Peppers Nectarines Cucumber Zucchini Eggplant

Winter Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Onions Carrots Potatoes Pumpkin Leeks Radishes Greens Turnips Apples Citrus Fruits

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Community Gardens in Your Campus Community

While you may not realize it, community gardens play such an integral role in improving the issues that plague our urban communities. Not only do community gardens provide fresh, nutritious produce to urban areas, they also provide an abundance of environmental and economic benefits to their respective communities. Just a few benefits of community gardens include helping to improve the air/soil quality, reducing food miles that are needed to transport produce and helping to reduce neighborhood waste through composting. In Thompson Hospitality’s ongoing commitment to promote sustainability, here’s a list of community gardens that you can support near your campus community

Cheyney University Lancaster County Central Park Garden Plots 580 E Farm View Dr Lancaster, PA 17602 Coppin State University Baltimore Free Farm 3511 Ash St Baltimore, MD 21211 Edward Waters College Riverside Avondale Community Garden 1513 Azalea Terrace Jacksonville, FL 32205

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Elizabeth City State University Habitat for Humanity Community Garden 306 Mill Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Hampden-Sydney College Uptown Community Garden 2201 Parkwood Ave Richmond, VA 23220

Florida Memorial University Miramar Community Garden 3700 Largo Dr Miramar, FL 33023

Lincoln University Warrington Community Garden 4713 Warrington Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143 Mississippi Valley State University Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical Center 4736 Clinton Blvd Jackson, MS 39209

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Norfolk State University Fawn Street Community Garden 2520 Fawn St Norfolk, VA 23504 Oakwood University UAH Community Garden 301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35805 Prince George’s Community College Cherry Hill Park Community Garden Plots 9301-9327 Cherry Hill Rd College Park, MD 20740 Shaw University The Well Fed Community Garden 1321 Athens Dr Raleigh, NC 27606 Talladega College Sylacauga Grows Community Garden Sylacauga, AL 35150 Tougaloo College Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical Center 4736 Clinton Blvd Jackson, MS 39209 Tuskegee University Community Garden at Auburn University Auburn, AL 36832 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Pocomoke Community Garden 327 Clarke Ave Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Virginia State University Petersburg Grows!

145 Halifax St Petersburg, VA 23803 Virginia Union University Broad Rock Community Garden 404 E Broad Rock Rd Richmond, VA 23224 West Virginia State University Ranson Community Garden 408 S Mineral St Ranson, WV 25438

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DINING

The Importance

of Eating in Season There’s something special about biting into a crisp apple during autumn, or enjoying fresh berries on a hot summer day. Or even better, handpicking your own ingredients from your home garden or local farmer’s market. While most produce items can now be found in grocery stores year-long, you may not be aware of the benefits of enjoying produce while it’s in season. Here are four benefits of eating seasonal produce:

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Cost Efficient Enjoying produce while it’s in season can save you money. Supply and demand play a major role in how much you’re spending on produce- items that are in season are more abundant, therefore causing them to cost less. If certain foods are bought out of season, there are additional labor costs included to get the items to you.

Better Flavor Another benefit of eating in season is the overall taste and quality of your produce.

Fruits and vegetables that are harvested when they’re ripe tend to have better flavors. However, if the produce is being shipped across the country, it is usually picked before it’s ripe, changing the quality of the food before it gets to you.

Improved Nutrition Along with its flavor, the nutritional quality of produce also improves when it’s in season. If produce is picked prematurely or genetically modified, the amount of nutrients available in the produce can be significantly decreased.

Benefits the Community Whether its flowers, herbs or fruits and veggies, starting your own home garden is easier than you think. Having access to fresh produce right in your backyard is great for your health and the environment.

Clear Your Mind Perhaps one of the best ways to get the most nutrient-packed and flavorful produce is by visiting your local farmer’s market or community garden. By visiting a farmer’s market in your area, you can support local business owners, purchase fresh produce and learn more about where your produce is coming from.

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DINING EVENTS

The Garden Giveback: In Celebration of Earth In celebration of Earth Day we are inviting a small group of students and campus community members to join us in planting together. Immediately following the planting session, the group will have a socially distanced outdoor garden dinner.

Caribbean Carnival Take a culinary vacation to the Caribbean during our +Take&Enjoy Caribbean Carnival experience. Filled with the tastes and sounds of the Caribbean this will be a night to remember featuring a special menu from Chef Oscar at Florida Memorial University.

Ghost Kitchen Lunch: Hen Quarter Get ready for another restaurant takeover in your dining hall. Hen Quarter is a fun-casual, full-service restaurant specializing in Southern fare, fried chicken, and brunch. The restaurant is inspired by the power of the table and the belief that the best time is spent sharing “cravable” food with friends and family.

Ghost Kitchen Dinner: Matchbox Campus Dining does it again...another restaurant takeover! Matchbox is an elevated American bistro crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen. Matchbox is inspired by creating friendly, high energy gathering places with delicious food that bring people together.

Virtual Birthday Bash Birthdays are special and you are special too! Campus Dining is wishing you a very happy birthday. Stop by the dining hall to enjoy our signature birthday cookie and celebrate your birthday month with us.

Dining With the Managers: Manager’s vs Students Virtual Watch Party In the world of social distancing connecting with the students is not as easy as it once was, but our managers are up to the task. Head over to the dining hall to grab your viewing snacks and enjoy watching your friends compete with dining hall managers in our interactive Game Night with the Managers.

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Marketing Contacts Cindy Horstman, Regional Marketing Director envelope chorstman@thompsonhospitality.com phone (804) 640–4136 Daniela-Gabrielle Smallwood, Regional Marketing Director envelope daniela.smallwood@thompsonhospitality.com phone (571) 444–7430