North Shore initiative brings organic food to the table

In an effort to make sure that local families who do not have access to whole and nutritious foods don’t go without, Glen Cove Councilwoman Marsha Silverman and Wells Café & Apothecary in Sea Cliff teamed up with North Shore Food Help, also known as NOSH.

“I am thrilled to connect two women-run organizations, NOSH, a critical resource to feed those in need and Wells Café, a provider of nutritious, organic foods,” Silverman said.

Under this initiative, for every bundle of organic groceries purchased from Wells Café, an equal value will be donated to NOSH.

“It is a privilege to partner with Wells Café to bring organic food to those in need,” said Courtney Callahan of NOSH. “As a vegan, it is particularly important to create access to plant based foods.”

This effort is being done through the Pumpkinseeds Foundation, a private grant-making foundation based in Sea Cliff.

“Food justice has always been an important pillar of the Wells Café ethos and now, more than ever, it is crucial that families in need have access to nutritious, whole foods,” said Lisa Gelsmar, the chef at Wells Café.