Welcome to your third ReFresh newsletter of the season! As we have sprung into Spring, more fresh, local foods are becoming available, bringing new flavors and inspiration to your kitchen.
In this newsletter, you will find:
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How to sign up for one of our Community Health Programs.
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Information about cilantro, including its health benefits and how to store it in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
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Tips for planting and growing tomatoes in the “Ask a Farmer” section.
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A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
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Local programs and support in the “Community Resource” section.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter, and we thank you for participating in building a healthy local food system with us!
Next ReFresh distribution: 4/1/26 and 4/2/26.
Three Sisters Kitchen Community Health Programs
National Diabetes Prevention Program
Three Sisters Kitchen is still signing Spanish speakers up for our National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Three Sisters Kitchen sigue inscribiendo a hispanohablantes en nuestro Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes.
Walk With Ease
Text us TODAY at 505-226-3707 for this FREE walking program to learn tips about walking and gain peer support.
Camine Con Gusto
Envíanos un mensaje de texto HOY MISMO para participar en este programa gratuito de caminatas, donde aprenderás consejos sobre cómo caminar y recibirás apoyo de otras personas.
Featured Bag Item
This week’s featured bag item is cilantro. Cilantro is a fresh, leafy herb commonly used in Mexican and Southwest dishes. It has a bright, citrusy flavor and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with antioxidants that support overall health.
Storing: Trim the stems and place cilantro in a glass of water, cover loosely, and refrigerate. It can also be stored in a damp paper towel inside a container. Stays fresh about 5–7 days
Fun fact: Cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, cilantro is the leaf, and coriander is the seed!
Recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice A simple, flavorful way to use fresh cilantro.
Disclaimer: The information shared by Three Sisters Kitchen (TSK) is for general informational purposes only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other health care provider.
Photo by cookforyourlife.com and Minimalistbaker.com
Ask a Farmer
Recipes We Love
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Simple Potato Migas
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Papas con Huevos (eggs with potatoes)
This recipe is easy, quick and also delicious! Muy Delish
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Cilantro Potato Creamy Soup
This is great for Windy spring days! Check out this recipe from M.A Kitchen
Recipes by 1) Three Sisters Kitchen 2) Muy Delish , 3)M.A Kitchen
Community Resources
WIC offers free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and health and community resources
Contact Centro Savila Today!
505-312-7296
WIC (el programa especial para mujeres, bebés, y niños del Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México) ofrece alimentos saludables, apoyo a la lactancia materna, educación nutricional y recursos de salud y comunitarios.
¡Contacta con Centro Savila hoy mismo!
505-312-7296
How to use the Seed Library
The goal of the Seed Library is to encourage a community of home gardeners by providing free seeds. Anyone with a library card in good standing can check out up to 30 seed packets per calendar year (January to December).
How to Get Seeds
We offer a wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. To explore what’s available, you can visit the South Broadway branch, where all seeds are stored behind the circulation desk.
If you can’t make it to South Broadway, you can also request seeds to be sent to one of the following branches for pickup:
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East Mountain
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Juan Tabo
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Rudolfo Anaya/North Valley
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San Pedro
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South Valley
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Taylor Ranch
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Westgate
To do this, simply fill out the online Official Seed Request Form. You’ll be contacted when your seeds are ready for pickup. Please do not phone the library with your seed request.
When you request seeds, be prepared to provide your full name, library card number, preferred method of contact (email or phone number), and your preferred pickup location.
Cómo utilizar la Biblioteca de Semillas
El objetivo de la Biblioteca de Semillas es fomentar una comunidad de jardineros domésticos mediante el suministro de semillas gratuitas. Cualquier persona que posea una tarjeta de biblioteca vigente y al día puede retirar hasta 30 paquetes de semillas por año natural (de enero a diciembre).
Cómo obtener semillas
Ofrecemos una amplia variedad de semillas de hortalizas, hierbas y flores. Para explorar lo que hay disponible, puede visitar la sucursal de South Broadway, donde todas las semillas se guardan detrás del mostrador de circulación.
Si no puede acudir a South Broadway, también puede solicitar que le envíen las semillas a una de las siguientes sucursales para su recogida:
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East Mountain
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Juan Tabo
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Rudolfo Anaya/North Valley
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San Pedro
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South Valley
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Taylor Ranch
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Westgate
Para ello, simplemente complete el Formulario Oficial de Solicitud de Semillas en línea. Nos pondremos en contacto con usted cuando sus semillas están listas para ser recogidas. Por favor, no llame por teléfono a la biblioteca para realizar su solicitud de semillas.
Al solicitar semillas, tenga a mano su nombre completo, el número de su tarjeta de biblioteca, su método de contacto preferido (correo electrónico o número de teléfono) y la sucursal donde desea recogerlas.
Cómo comenzar con su solicitud de semillas
Rio Grande Food Project
Free Grocery Pick up for Income-Qualifying Individuals & Families
Wednesdays 9-11 am
Fridays 9-11 am
Saturdays 9-11 am
600 Coors Blvd. N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87121
Downtown Grower’s Market
