Last year, NHCO was awarded a grant from Mountain Rose Herbs, which helped us continue our mission of providing nourishing food to the community. Just last month, we had the pleasure of discussing our garden and how we utilized the grant on The Herbal Radio Podcast NHCO Garden Coordinator Kate Robson NHCO's Garden Coordinator is Special Guest on The Herbal Radio Podcast

Gayle Pazerski, owner of The Garden Café on Pittsburgh's Northside, talks about the cafe's community refrigerator where anyone can donate or take food. These public refrigerators are becoming popular all over the country as a way to fight food insecurity and eliminate food waste. NHCO Executive Director Tom Baker and Director of Development & Communications Lizzy Zimmerman host the discussion.

Hearth provides supportive services and housing to homeless families who are survivors of domestic violence or other trauma. NHCO Executive Director Tom Baker and Director of Development & Communications Lizzy Zimmerman talk with the nonprofit's Chief Executive Officer Christine Pietryga, and Program Director Kyona Newsome.

This discussion with James Guffey, executive director of South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM), focuses on the causes and effects of suburban poverty, and possible solutions for those experiencing hardship in an otherwise affluent area. NHCO Executive Director Tom Baker and Director of Development & Communications Lizzy Zimmerman host the podcast.

Guests: - Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President & CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh - Melissa Fann, NHCO Board Member and Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Hosts: - Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director - Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Guests: - Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President & CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh - Melissa Fann, NHCO Board Member and Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Hosts: - Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director - Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Guests: - Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President & CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh - Melissa Fann, NHCO Board Member and Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Hosts: - Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director - Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

We’ll be discussing how NHCO and Millvale partner together for events, disaster relief, and the overall wellbeing of the community. NHCO and the Millvale Community Guest: Jacqlyn Boggs, NHCO Assistant Director of Programs and Services Brian Spoales, Millvale Mayor Hosts: Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

We’ll be discussing our garden’s future bioshelter, a complex greenhouse that uses the sun’s power to nurture an indoor ecosystem.The structure will allow NHCO to expand food production year-round and provide an educational resource to all our visitors. Guest: -Madeleine Sheinfeld, NHCO Garden Coordinator Hosts: - Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director  - Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

One day a month, NHCO sets up three food distributions away from our offices but within our service area. The program seeks to address challenges associated with transportation limitations and make food available to as many people as possible. Guests: - Danielle Stelzer, NHCO Millvale Service Coordinator - Carly Chambers, NHCO Intern Hosts: - Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director  - Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development