Debrah R. Giles- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Organizational Foundation Of The Year

 December 9, 2020

DEBRAH R. GILES Debrah Giles is a philanthropic and non-profit management professional that serves as a Senior Program Officer for the East Bay Community Foundation in Oakland, CA.  She specializes … Continue reading Debrah R. Giles- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Organizational Foundation Of The Year

Tony “Chicago” Bennett- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Volunteer Of The Year

Tony “Chicago” Bennett Tony “Chicago” Bennett was born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago.  He came to California in 1989 for the Navy and was stationed in Oakland … Continue reading Tony “Chicago” Bennett- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Volunteer Of The Year

Althea Raiford- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Organizational Donor Of The Year

Althea Raiford Althea Raiford is a 20 year Navy veteran, farmer, sister, friend and list goes on.  She presently works as Physical Security Specialist (think cameras and security systems) for … Continue reading Althea Raiford- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Organizational Donor Of The Year

Mandela Grocery Cooperative- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Organizational Partner Of The Year

Mandela Grocery Coop Unlike conventional supermarkets and grocery stores, Mandela is operated, centrally governed, and democratically controlled by our worker-owners. Our structure and operations are guided by cooperative principles and … Continue reading Mandela Grocery Cooperative- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Organizational Partner Of The Year

Kirin Basra- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Board Member of the Year

Kirin Basra Kirin is a passionate and experienced Food Scientist with a demonstrated history of developing and commercializing nutritious products by combining creativity, culinary arts, and food technology to meet … Continue reading Kirin Basra- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Board Member of the Year

Nichelle Rachal- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Foundation Representative of the Year

Nichelle Rachal Senior Manager, Community Relations, The Clorox Company Nichelle Rachal is currently the Senior Manager, Community Relations for The Clorox Company.  She has experience in various industries including work … Continue reading Nichelle Rachal- 2020 Victory V. Lee Awardee Foundation Representative of the Year

Phat Beets CSA Program is Becoming ANV’s BeetBox CSA (Letter)

 August 11, 2020

        August 11,  2020 Dear Phat Beets Community, We thank you for your support of the Beet Box CSA, and want to give our community an update … Continue reading Phat Beets CSA Program is Becoming ANV’s BeetBox CSA (Letter)

ANV Brunch Challenge! Meet the Commentators

 July 2, 2020

Meet The Brunch Commentators! Kana Azhari (Coach Kay) is a healing artist, organizer and vegan chef.  She loves working with young people and believes in the infinite value, beauty and greatness … Continue reading ANV Brunch Challenge! Meet the Commentators

ANV Cooking Challenge: Brunch! Celebrity Chef, Alice Waters & Griselda Cooney

Alice Waters is a chef, author, food activist, and the founder and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California, which first opened its doors in 1971. She has been … Continue reading ANV Cooking Challenge: Brunch! Celebrity Chef, Alice Waters & Griselda Cooney

ANV Cooking Challenge: Brunch! Celebrity Chef, Bryant Terry

Bryant Terry is a James Beard Award-Winning chef, educator, and author renowned for his activism to create a healthy, just, and sustainable food system. Since 2015 he has been the Chef-in-Residence at … Continue reading ANV Cooking Challenge: Brunch! Celebrity Chef, Bryant Terry