VISION STATEMENT. Building on the past;Reaching for the future. We believe that low-income families should have the opportunity to improve their quality of life. We believe that all people should be provided the necessary tools to enhance their educational, economic and social status.
The origin of sushi is believed to have been during the second century A.D. in Southeast Asia because of the need to keep meat fresh without refrigeration. They would cure meat and fish and wrap it in rice to preserve its freshness.
Tomatoes originated from the Andes, in what is now called Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador-where they grew wild. They were first cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas as early as 700 AD.2. Tomatoes didn t arrive in Europe until the 16th Century, although it is not known how. It has been said that they were brought back from Central America by Spanish Conquistadors Another legend suggests that two Jesuit priests brought them to Italy from Mexico. Others say Columbus brought the first tomato to Europe.