Healthy Roots Institute

Prevention beats disposal. Every single time.

When you throw food out, you pay for it twice. Once to buy it, again to haul it away. Prevention costs you nothing and cuts your food bill at the same time.

That is the whole idea behind Food Forward. Not fancier disposal, just less waste in the first place.

Free coaching for Minneapolis kitchens.

Interest form: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/food-forward/food-forward-interest-form/

The clock is on. Registration closes this Sunday.

Monday, we get a room full of Minneapolis food folks ServSafe certified in a single day. If a Food Protection Manager credential has been sitting on your to-do list, this is your chance to check it off for good.

Monday, September 14, 8 AM to 8 PM at 700 Linden Ave. Free parking on site.

Three ways in, pick what fits you:
Training + Exam, learn it and test the same day
Exam Only, you're ready, just sit it
Renewal, keep your current cert active

Seats are limited and the door closes Sunday. No refunds or transfers once you're in, so grab your spot while it's here.

Register before Sunday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/servsafe-certification-september-in-person-sessions-tickets-1983150122401

If you run a food business, your kitchen could be throwing away profit. Here's the free fix.

Every $1 a Minneapolis restaurant spends preventing wasted food can come back as $7. That's not a rounding error, that's margin sitting in your bin.

Food Forward is free coaching from the Minneapolis Health Department: a coach walks your kitchen, builds a plan around how you actually run service, and helps you cut what you throw away. No cost to take part.

Get more info and submit the interest form here: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/food-forward/

🚨 JUST ADDED — Last-Minute Training Opportunity!

Whether you're running a food business, catering out of your home, or just serious about doing food right — this one's for you.

Healthy Roots Institute is bringing you a full-day Food Safety Manager Certification Training, taught by our own Chef Lachelle Cunningham. Walk in ready to learn, walk out ServSafe® Manager Certified.

📅 THIS Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Klassic Kitchen + Cocktails, 428 S 2nd St, Minneapolis

We'll cover everything from temperature control and cross-contamination prevention to HACCP and regulatory compliance — the real knowledge that keeps our kitchens, our people, and our food traditions safe.

Space is limited, and registration closes soon.

📲 Scan the QR code or hit the link https://www.eventbrite.com/o/healthy-roots-institute-55711891333 to grab your seat before it's gone!

When people hear “culinary education,” they often think of professional chefs or culinary school.

At Healthy Roots Institute, culinary education looks a little different.

It might be learning a new cooking technique. It might be understanding food safety. It might be exploring the history behind a traditional ingredient. It might be preserving food, growing food, or sharing a meal with people you’ve just met. 🌿

We believe food can be a powerful teaching tool.

Through workshops, demonstrations, wellness programming, food business education, and community events, we help people build skills, confidence, and a deeper connection to food. 🍽️

Because food education isn’t just about cooking.

It’s about understanding the systems, traditions, and knowledge that shape how we eat and live.

What’s a food skill you wish more people learned growing up?

If you work in food service or you’re building a food business, food safety is not optional. It’s part of protecting your business, your customers, and your future.

Whether you need your certification for the first time, you’re renewing, or you’re preparing to launch or grow your food business, the next ServSafe Certification class is coming up soon. One day, state recognized, and everything you need to walk away certified and ready.

📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 CenterPoint Energy, Minneapolis

✔ Class + Exam | ✔ Renewal | ✔ Exam Only

Register Now 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4a2UtT4

As the season winds down, this is your moment to sharpen your skills, renew your focus, and elevate your career. Only two ServSafe sessions remain in 2025, and your next opportunity is Monday, November 17th.

Whether you’re just beginning your food safety journey or renewing your certification, this class is your path to confidence, credibility, and leadership in the kitchen.

🗓️ Date: Monday, November 17th
📍 Location: Foodservice Learning Center – CenterPoint Energy
700 Linden Ave W, Minneapolis, MN 55403

✨ Choose Your Path:
🔹 8-Hour Full Class + Exam
🔹 Renewal Class & Exam Only
🔹 Exam Only

⏰ Time: 8 AM – 6 PM (based on session type)

Your ServSafe certification isn’t just a credential — it’s a declaration of professional pride, leadership, and care for the people you feed. Let’s finish the year strong, together. 💪🏾✨

🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/4819eVS 

Let’s finish the year strong together! 🌟