While thinking about encouraging people to eat healthier, it crossed my mind that often money can be a hindering factor to be able to do that. Sometimes I have the desire to buy organic foods or more fruits or vegetables, but because those products are more expensive I am prohibited from doing so.
An organization in Denver had the same thought regarding money as a disabling factor in being able to eat healthy foods. The organization is called SAME Cafe and was founded by Brad and Libby Birky in October 2006. SAME is considered the first nonprofit restaurant in Denver, CO.
According to their website, their mission is to serve good food to the greater good intending to build a healthy community by providing the basic need of food in a dignified manner to any person who walks through the door.
The Birky's saw the need in the Denver area to reach out to those less fortunate to meet the basic need of meals. They don't want people to feel that they have to settle for non-nutritional foods because they cannot shop at stores such as Whole Foods.
Eating nutritional food should not feel like a burden. SAME, which is probably one of many organizations, sees that issue and is working to overcome that feeling. Organic and healthy food is unfortunately on the pricey side, and will stay that way, so efforts need to be made to counteract those prices.
Healthy living should be enjoyable and a way to build community through enjoying that health.
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