Food Stops Violence

Food Stops Violence Chef Ease : Diaspora + Virginia
Plant-Based Agriculture + Conscious Consumption Food Stops Violence purpose focuses on food access, nutrition, and health.

Through the “Food Stops Violence” initiative, Chef Ease aims to unite people, create clarity within community, and foster wellness through collective action & healthier food choices. By teaching food handling skills (gardening, cooking, sustaining healthy environments), surviving food scarcity, supporting local food systems, reducing diet-related diseases, and ultimately building resilient commu

nities. Supporting healthier food resources within education and healthcare systems. Food Stops Violence provides fresh food access through innovative food hubs, meal prep & cooking demos, markets, and distributions. Expanding food supply access in food scarce areas, while also focusing on implementing waste reduction and management.

REFUGE - The Finale. 😭😭 There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe the immense gratitude we feel towards th...
04/10/2026

REFUGE - The Finale. 😭😭 There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe the immense gratitude we feel towards this experience and the people involved. Our last meet up wasn't the end, but more so the beginning of the bright future that lies ahead.

Shoutout to this Black Women led community cohort + & its participants !! 💜💜
🌿 For our final meal recap, loved ones of our community and participants of the cohort came together, bringing dishes of their choice, for our final gathering. In unison and fellowship, not to say goodbye but to say hello to a new chapter & season within our lives.
Food Stops Violence was able to supply some southern hospitality with a vegan spinach dip, mixed green salad, collard greens, and baked sweet potatoes with all ingredients locally sourced from our community sponsor !.
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdowns (Richmond, VA)
Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors for their contributions and support during this journey! 🫡 Thank you to our friends at @ theworkshopbyt&d for holding a safe space for us to gather within community.
Special Thank you & Love to the creator of Refuge & Community Hostess Britt of Sage Wellness, LLC | for this opportunity! 💜

Never ending love and Thank You to our #1 fan - Andrea of For The Fem In You - !

Unwavering LOVE and Appreciation to the Women of Refuge! 🤍

Thank you for allowing us to share our joy through nourishment.

With Immense Gratitude & Love 🙏🏾 -

Chef Ease |

This week is our final session of REFUGE!  😭😭 As we close out our winter season cohor , this was a beautiful experience ...
03/26/2026

This week is our final session of REFUGE!  😭😭 As we close out our winter season cohor , this was a beautiful experience that we are so grateful for.  Shoutout to this Black Women led community engagement with + & its participants !! 💜💜
🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at last week's Refuge Session via !  💛 Our meals are always 100% Plant Based!
🍲 Lentil Stew
🥗 Mediterranean Salad
🍚 Curry Seasoned Jasmine Rice
🍞 Garlic & Herb Naan .
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) : Final Session March 26th, 2026
Thanks to our food and beverage sponsors for their contributions and continued support during this journey! 🫡
Special Thanks to our Community Hosts Sage Wellness, LLC -   & For The Fem In You - for this opportunity!

😔 Next week is our last session of REFUGE! Although we hate to see this beautiful time and space come to a close, we ar...
03/18/2026

😔 Next week is our last session of REFUGE! Although we hate to see this beautiful time and space come to a close, we are so grateful and humbled by this experience. Shoutout to this Black Women led community cohort + !! 💜💜 ✊🏽

There's still time to show support to this community collaboration! Scan a QR to Support!

As we have experienced all four seasons, all in one week here in Richmond, soup season still stands! 🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at last week's Refuge Session via !  💛
😋 🍲 White Bean and Kale Soup with Carrots
🥗 Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette
🍞 Fresh Baguette drizzled in a Olive Oil & Herb Mix.
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - : Next & Final Session March 26th, 2026
Thanks to our food and beverage sponsors for their contributions and continued support! 🫡
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
Food Stops Violence will be providing free meals to participants during each session. 
Actively accepting monetary donations for prepared meals (provided by local chefs and restaurants) & food sponsors who would like to provide meals for sessions.
Sponsor a Free Meal or Sign Up to Provide Meals :
Scan a QR |  Link In Bio | Email
[email protected]

⏲️ We are winding down to our last few sessions of REFUGE ! There's still time to show support to this community collabo...
03/11/2026

⏲️ We are winding down to our last few sessions of REFUGE ! There's still time to show support to this community collaborative!

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at last week's Refuge Session via !  💛
🌮 Black Bean & Mushroom Tacos (Recipe Compliments of )
🌾 Taco Seasoned Rice
🥗Kale & Mixed Green Salad with Corn + Peppers + Carrots + Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
🥑🍋 Taco + Nacho Toppings 😋 .
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - Thursday's : Next Session March 12th, 2026
Thanks to our food and beverage sponsors for their contributions and continued support! 🫡
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
Food Stops Violence will be providing free meals to participants during each session. 
Actively accepting monetary donations for prepared meals (provided by local chefs and restaurants) & food sponsors who would like to provide meals for sessions.
Sponsor a Free Meal or Sign Up to Provide Meals :
Scan a QR |  Link In Bio | Email
[email protected]

03/09/2026

Paying respects by reading an Obituary of a Great Grandfather who transitioned on March 5th, 1945 at his residence which was on N. 5th Street - Downtown Richmond by the Richmond Coliseum.
Where I95 + I64 meet leading to 5th Street. Where oceans of Brown people lived and thrived before the Richmond - Petersburg Turnpike.
He was a prominent figure in the establishment of Agriculture and a leading usda agent in the State of Virginia. Appointed by the U.S. President at the time to lead and teach Virginian's how to farm and cultivate the land they lived on.
Born in Dendron - Surry, Virginia - Establishing roots in Hampton to Petersburg and resting in Richmond.
Agriculture & giving back to the earth reside in our DNA.

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at week 2 : Refuge session with 💛 🥔Vegetable Curry 🥬Steamed Cabb...
02/24/2026

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at week 2 : Refuge session with 💛
🥔Vegetable Curry
🥬Steamed Cabbage & Carrots
🫛🍚Pigeon Peas & Yellow Rice
😋 Hushpuppies
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - Every Thursday : Next Session January 22nd, 2026
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
Food Stops Violence will be providing free meals to participants during each session. 
Actively accepting monetary donations for prepared meals (provided by local chefs and restaurants) & food sponsors who would like to provide meals for sessions.
Sponsor a Free Meal or Sign Up to Provide Meals :
Scan a QR |  Link In Bio | Email
[email protected]

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at week 3 : Refuge session with 💛 🥬 Mixed Salad w/ Chilli Mango ...
02/24/2026

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at week 3 : Refuge session with 💛
🥬 Mixed Salad w/ Chilli Mango Vinegarette
🫛🍚Vegetable Stir Fry
😋 Roasted Sweet Potatoes
🌺 🌹 Hot Rose & Hibiscus Tea w/ Fresh Ginger + Pears + Apples
❄️ Refuge will continue next week due to inclement weather & the safety of our cohort. ❄️
+ Next Week we have a Special Guest Chef who has offered to prepare a meal for the cohort! .
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - Every Thursday : Next Session February 5th, 2026 (Weather Permitting)
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
Food Stops Violence will be providing free meals to participants during each session. 
Actively accepting monetary donations for prepared meals (provided by local chefs and restaurants) & food sponsors who would like to provide meals for sessions.
Sponsor a Free Meal or Sign Up to Provide Meals :
Scan a QR |  Link In Bio | Email
[email protected]

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at Week 5 :  Refuge Sessions with 💛  Featuring this weeks Special...
02/24/2026

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at Week 5 :  Refuge Sessions with 💛  Featuring this weeks Special Guest Chef Lauren Vincelli! |
Chef Lauren has worked as a professional chef and pizza maker for over 20 years.  She is a food writer for Richmond Mag, Founder of Mushroom Mania RVA | & The Rva Moon Market | .  She believes that food is medicine, love, and spirit for the body. Lauren credits learning how to cook from her sisters, mom, grandmothers, and every other woman she ever met. "May all beings, in all the worlds, be happy and free!"
Chef Lauren's All Vegan Menu Included :
🥬 Mixed Micro Greens w/ Elderberry Vinaigrette & Garlic Bagel Chip Croutons
🥔🥕  Tofu Pot Roast
🌿 Pastina with Herbs and Garlic
🍋 Brown Sugar Coconut Key Lime Pie w/Graham cracker Crust Topped with Almond Whipped Cream
🍏 Sparkling Fruit Beverages .
💜 We love and value your support always Chef Lauren ! Make sure to follow and support community partners every chance you get!
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - Every Thursday : Next Session February 12th, 2026
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
Food Stops Violence will be providing free meals to participants during each session. 
Actively accepting monetary donations for prepared meals (provided by local chefs and restaurants) & food sponsors who would like to provide meals for sessions.
Sponsor a Free Meal or Sign Up to Provide Meals :
Scan a QR |  Link In Bio | Email
[email protected]

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at Week 6 : Refuge Session with 💛 Utilizing FRESH ingredients fr...
02/24/2026

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at Week 6 : Refuge Session with 💛 Utilizing FRESH ingredients from our sponsors at !
🍌 Vegan "Fish" Cakes w/ Seaweed Chips & Remoulade Sauce
🥦 Broccoli & Beet Slaw w/ White Beans + Carrots + Dried Cranberries
🍞 Vegan Carrot Bread & Apple Bread - Made in House at Good Foods Grocery
This Week we have a Special Guest Chef who has offered to sponsor a prepared meal for the Cohort! .
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - Every Thursday : Next Session February 19th, 2026
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
Food Stops Violence will be providing free meals to participants during each session. 
Actively accepting monetary donations for prepared meals (provided by local chefs and restaurants) & food sponsors who would like to provide meals for sessions.
Sponsor a Free Meal or Sign Up to Provide Meals :
Scan a QR |  Link In Bio | Email
[email protected]

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at Week 7 :  Refuge Sessions with 💛  Featuring this weeks Special...
02/23/2026

🌿 Here's a meal recap of what we were able to provide at Week 7 :  Refuge Sessions with 💛  Featuring this weeks Special Guest Chef Tracy Flitcraft  | + Special Guest Beverage Maker Ashley Hawkins | !
Chef Tracy's Menu Included :
🍝 Baked Cellentani Pasta w/ Spinach
🥗 House Salad w/ House Made Italian Dressing
🍞 Hearty Rolls
🍪 Cookie Variety
Juice Sea's Beverage Menu Included :
🥒 🍋 Cucumber Lemonade
🌺 Blackberry Raspberry Hibiscus
🇯🇲 Jamaican Spiced Oatmilk
Chef Tracy, owner & operator of Yummvees | plant-based restaurant since 2016. With focus on plant-based comfort foods, healthy immune boosting salads, and handcrafted ingredients. Chef Tracy is well know for her extensive support in providing charitable meals to support communities & families in need. Yummvees is medicine for plant-based foodies & those who who've never had a vegan meal in their lifetime, this is a great place to start! Yummvees new takeout spot is now located in Richmond, VA at 2118 W. Cary St. in the fan area, near VCU. Chef Tracy offers delivery and catering options.
🌟 Seamoss extraordinaire, Ashley Hawkins, founded JuiceSea LLC in 2023 and is currently celebrating 3 years of magnificent & refreshing seamoss making! JuiceSea LLC encourages everyone to "Seamoss Differently", by providing flavors people can enjoy while also obtaining the health benefits of what seamoss offers. Ashley started out with creating seamoss desserts, which evolved into seamoss beverages, shots, and jams while utilizing the freshest ingredients!
💜 We love and value both Chef Tracy and Ashley's support always! Thank you for always showing love. Make sure to follow and support these community partners!
REFUGE: A Support Group for Black Women  Impacted by Federal Layoffs/Shutdown 
(Richmond, VA) - Every Thursday : Next Session March 4th, 2026
10-Week Community Collaborative : Hosted by Sage Wellness, LLC ( ) - In Collaboration with For The Fem In You ( ) & Food Stops Violence ( )
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