The United Way is doing a lot in our community and wanted to share some of it with us. We talked to Kassandra Flores, Community Coordinator and 2-1-1 Helpline Coordinator to learn more: about the 2-1-1 Helpline and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs! We wanted to celebrate this month with the Helpline for two reasons! This month, February 11, is their ten-year anniversary! Also, they are launching a new portal: Kinship, as a resource for foster families that same

by Brisia@bridgingpalates If you are looking for a spongy, moist muffin recipe, this is definitely a go-to favorite of mine that I highly recommend. Made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, it’s easy enough to whip up for a weekend morning treat. Swap the blueberries for chocolate chips or get creative with adding your favorite ingredients like poppy seeds, lemon extract, bananas, apples cranberries or what ever you can think up of! Use this as a base a

by Brisia@bridgingpalates Switch up your morning oat meal with this creamy gluten free hot breakfast cereal If you grew up with Malt O Meal hot breakfast cereal, this is going to bring back some memories. It has much of same texture and flavor as the traditional brand but is gluten free and packed with Vitamins, fiber and wholesome goodness. Make in advance and store a jar of the ground mix in your pantry for easy breakfast prep. Make a batch for the upcoming week and delight

Aptos Natural Foods had the great pleasure of speaking to Grey Bears Operations Manager & Volunteer Coordinator Grace Mora on January 2. Grace is a recent college grad who has been working at Grey Bears for five months. She tells us that many volunteers accurately joke with her that they have been volunteering with Grey Bears since before she was born. This does not phase her. She loves coming to work and feeling the love and gratitude of volunteers and clients alike. It's im