On a mission to nourish minds and alleviate hunger
I believe in the power of storytelling to spark imagination, forge meaningful connections, and inspire empathy. My storytelling will help others understand more about food insecurity and how to support our neighbors in need.
About Me
Professions:
Food Rescuer • Homeschooler • English instructor • Writer
Passionate about:
Feeding the hungry • Cooking • Building Community • Writing • Teaching
Favorite place to write:
It’s less of a place and more of a favorite vibe – steaming cup of coffee, jazz or classical music, and a few hours of focus time.
Stories I want to tell:
Rescuing food to feed the hungry is my priority. I am committed to helping children (and their caregivers) learn about food insecurity and how to make a difference in their own communities.
What Matters to Me
Rescuing Food
As the Kitchen Manager for Second Chance Foods (www.secondchancefoods.org), we use surplus food that would have been wasted to create nutritious meals for community members in need.
Teaching
I taught writing and literature classes at a community college and state university. I also worked as an academic administrator at the community college.
Homeschooling
We “took the road less traveled by” when educating our
son, and that “made all the difference!” (From Road Less
Traveled by Robert Frost)
Storytelling
Sharing the stories of food rescue with younger readers
empowers them to help anyone who experiences food
insecurity and hunger.
Blog & News
Explore these blogs with Kathryn LaCombe, where every story is a step towards ending food insecurity.
Making Lemonade out of lemons… well, apples!
Apples are attractive and healthy snacks! Isn’t it refreshing to…
39 Turkeys?
What are we cooking today? One of the first questions…
Get In Touch
Whether you have a story to share, a question to ask, or a community initiative to propose, I want to hear from you.