OUR ROOTS & VALUES
Why We Gather
Feast of Nourishment began with a simple belief: shared seasonal meals on the land can help people feel seen, welcomed, and connected.
What We’re Growing
Four Pillars of Every Seasonal Feast
Seasonal
We cook with what the land is offering right now—fresh, local, and in rhythm with the season. Each gathering highlights ingredients with a place-based story and honors the hands that grew them.
Welcoming
Come as you are. We design the table so newcomers and long-time neighbors feel equally at home, with clear guidance, gentle hosting, and room for every voice and background.
Shared
Food tastes different when it’s made and eaten together. We invite people to contribute—stories, traditions, helping hands—and to practice listening across cultures with care.
Grounded
We meet on the land to slow down and be present. From simple rituals to unhurried meals, the feast becomes a way to reconnect—with nature, with community, and with yourself.
Our Organizers
The People Behind the Feast
A small team of hosts and makers, gathering neighbors across cultures around seasonal food and shared land.
Maya Rivera
Project Steward & Community Host
Maya holds the center of Feast of Nourishment—shaping each gathering with care, clarity, and a deep welcome. She partners with growers, neighbors, and cooks to create tables where newcomers and long-timers feel at home, with logistics that make it easy to simply arrive and belong.
Samir Haddad
Kitchen Lead & Seasonal Menu Maker
Samir coordinates the cooking team and helps turn what the land offers into a meal that feels generous and familiar—no matter your background. He loves potluck-style abundance, shared recipes, and thoughtful dietary options, so everyone can take part without having to explain themselves.
Leah Chen
Land & Sourcing Coordinator
Leah connects the feast to the season—building relationships with local farms and stewards, and helping us cook in a way that honors place. She’s the one asking what’s ready now, what can be harvested respectfully, and how we can reduce waste while increasing nourishment.
Jordan Williams
Gathering Producer & Volunteer Care
Jordan makes the gatherings run smoothly—from arrival to cleanup—so the focus stays on connection. They support volunteers, accessibility needs, and the small details that help people relax: clear signage, warm greetings, and spaces for kids, elders, and anyone who needs a quieter corner.
Our Growing Table
Rooted in Seasonal Belonging
4
Seasonal feasts yearly
50+
Neighbors at each table
10+
Cultures shared
100%
Welcome, always