Business & Economy
Thousands of Lakewood residents relied on this food pantry. Now it’s gone.
Joy’s Kitchen was forced to leave the church it operated out of for more than a decade. It relocated to downtown Denver, far from the community it served.
Feeding the Firehouse
The Nosh with Rachel Belle explores the eclectic and delicious culinary scene of the Pacific Northwest through lively and curious storytelling. We examine art, culture, trends and the outdoors, all through the lens of food and drink.
Feeding the Firehouse
Season 2 Episode 7 | 6m 25s | CC
Firefighters work, sleep and eat together, and as we learn from visiting Seattle Firehouse 27, cooking and eating shared meals helps foster bonds. But what they eat, and even how they shop, is strategic! Host Rachel Belle gets in the kitchen with Lt. Jones to learn how the role of food builds trust and creates a sense of family for those working long shifts to protect their community.
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