Graton and Forestville lose their sweet Sister Gum Drop

Donna Francis passed away peacefully at her home Jan. 5 at age 81 after a brief bout with cancer. She was the “Mom” of the Sisters of Perpetual Cookies, a group that volunteers to bake holiday cookies for the Food For Thought AIDS Food Bank. Her baking name was Sister Gum Drop, and she was a strong force in group, a maternal figure to everyone.

Read more at The Press Democrat's West County blog

Gourds galore celebrated at harvest festival

Time to celebrate the lowly but heroic and useful gourd. The annual Calabash in Forestville is Sunday, Oct. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. and what a bash it will be.

For 12 years Food For Thought has focused on the gourd and art at harvest time. This year Occidental Arts and Ecology Center has joined forces and brought their gardening experience to the garden at Food for Thought. Guests at Calabash will enjoy a sumptuous array of fine food and wine from the county’s bountiful harvest, and live music played on hand-made gourd instruments. More than 100 artists have been invited to work with gourds and bring their work to Calabash...

Read full article at the West County blog of the Press Democrat

Project Africa Benefit by Food for Thought

You are cordially invited to an afternoon of Friends, Food, and Music to benefit FOOD FOR THOUGHT and PROJECT OPEN HAND'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AFRICA Sunday, AUGUST 26, 2012 at 3pm Peter Lowell's Restaurant, Sebastopol.
By Food for Thought Food Bank
(via CBS San Francisco)

October 6, Chamber of Commerce meeting @ Food for Thought

The Chamber of Commerce meetings aren't just for board members — everyone is welcome to attend. We are a 100% volunteer organization so if you want a service or something accomplished, come get involved, we appreciate the help! When: October 6, 5:30pm
Where: Food for Thought (in the Meeting Room), 6550 Railroad Ave., Forestville

October 3, Calabash @ Food for thought

One of Sonoma County’s most remarkable food and art events – Calabash-A Celebration of Gourds, Art and the Garden – will take place on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the beautiful organic gardens of Food For Thought - Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank. This year’s event holds special significance as we are celebrating our 10^th anniversary.

Information at the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center and at  Food for Thought.