Get to Know Chef Alex
By: Kateland Gough We are back with another edition of getting to know the people behind the scenes at Feed’Em! Today we sat down with someone who most of you probably know, our amazefest chef, Alex...
View ArticleTEDTalk: Dan Pallotta: The way we think about charity is dead wrong
With the thousands of wonderful TEDTalks that are available, it can be challenging to find which one to listen to. I recently found one by AIDS Ride founder, Dan Pallotta, about the double standards...
View ArticleFES Goes International
by Nicholas Holmberg As an English teacher serving international students, I am called upon to be empathetic and inspiring. While I may only inspire fear or loathing, I arranged to have Derek Gibbs and...
View ArticleCAST Foundation Sets New Record, Helps Advance FES Mission
by Nicholas Holmberg A break from the clouds and the unseasonably cool weather allowed the CAST Foundation’s 5th Annual Tractor Trot to go off without a hitch. The event has always gone well. In fact,...
View ArticleThe FES Lift — The Power of Volunteering
I was a drained from work and almost convinced myself not to come in tonight. It’s just that some days, it’s tough to do what you know is good for you. But I did it anyway, and I am glad I did. My...
View ArticleOrganic, Local Food at FES (Part 1)
by Nicholas Holmberg You may wonder what organic food is and why some people are so crazy about it. In short, organic food (vegetables, fruits, and meats) is produced without the use of chemicals. For...
View ArticleOrganic, Local Food at FES (Part 2)
by Nicholas Holmberg In a packed main room filled with live music and the smells of fresh food, around 100 people enjoyed this unique 50/50 benefit dinner for FES and DeKalb County Community Gardens....
View ArticleGreetings from the Intern
Greetings from the Intern – Caitlin Hahne The age-old saying goes, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, when it came to Feed’em Soup, that’s exactly what I did. When I first heard about Feed’em...
View ArticleHuge Turn-out at Lexi’s Corner Open House
by Nicholas Holmberg There was an excellent turn out today at the Lexi’s Corner Open House. Around 150 kids played free games and participated in craft-making. They ate banana ice cream,...
View ArticleSummer Music Round Up
As another summer winds down, it’s time to take a look back at some of the great hits and emerging artists that made the soundtrack to summer. If there are any artists here you love, be sure to support...
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