At Southern Kentucky Senior Living we have embraced the Farm-to-Table dining concept. We offer our residents fresh, home-grown vegetables from our own garden. We recognize the importance of locally-sourced meals, and our goal is to foster not just the obvious health benefits from home-grown but also demonstrate the importance of active community support. Our approach emphasizes the use of locally-sourced ingredients from nearby farms and businesses.
Benefits of Farm-to-Table at Southern Kentucky Senior Living:
•Enhanced Nutrition and Flavor:
Locally-sourced ingredients, especially fresh produce, often boast higher nutrient levels and superior taste due to shorter storage and transportation times.
•Support for Local Farmers:
At Southern Kentucky Senior Living, we partner with local farms such as Emily’s Livestock and we buy local from Chaney’s Dairy Barn and Habegger’s Amish Market. We know that helping to sustain local providers strengthens our community ties. It’s people helping people, and no one understands that better than our residents.
•Sense of Community:
Southern Kentucky Senior Living’s Farm-to-Table initiative has created a stronger connection between our residents and their local food system. It’s given us a better sense of community and appreciation for the farmers and local businesses that actually supply our food service program.
•Southern Kentucky Senior Living’s On-Site Garden:
Our facility decided to incorporate an on-site garden, allowing our residents to participate in growing their own food, which has absolutely had a therapeutic benefit. Not only has it been an opportunity for daily exercise, but it’s also provided fresh vegetables for their meals.
Our Farm-to-Table dining concept is only one of the many advantages of living at Southern Kentucky Senior Living. Schedule your tour today!
-submitted by Southern Kentucky Senior Living
