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Lidia Celebrates America

The Power of Produce: A Recipe for Healthy Eating

Season 2024 Episode 1 | 4m 31s

Lidia meets Nicole Steele, who works to improve access to healthy foods in Inglewood, CA, by delivering free produce to pop-up markets, schools, and clinics. Every Friday, the Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI) distributes up to 15,000 pounds of fresh produce to food banks, non-profits, individuals, etc. Lidia eagerly helps out, even creating her own recipes to include in the giveaways.

Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Watch • 0:33
Lidia Celebrates America
Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors
Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Preview: S2025 E1 | 0:33
Watch • 4:28
Lidia Celebrates America
Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet at Ikoi No Kai
At Ikoi No Kai, Lidia finds comfort, culture, and Naomi’s Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet.
Clip: S2025 E1 | 4:28
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