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Picking Up the Torch: CTGO’s Past and Future Come Together in Tennessee Town
Last week, the new Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO) Board gathered with members of the original board and neighbors from Central Topeka for a community potluck at Faith Temple Church in Tennessee Town, one of the nine core neighborhoods CTGO serves. This gathering was more than a meal. It was a homecoming. Faith Temple Church holds a special place in CTGO’s story. It was here that neighbors first came together years ago to talk about a shared problem: the closure of their
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October Message From the Director
Dear Friends, As October arrives, the crisp air and changing leaves remind us that transformation is both natural and necessary. At the Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO), we are living out that same spirit this season. While the harvest of a full-service grocery store is not yet here, we are working daily to cultivate the relationships, leadership, and resources that will make it possible. This month, our focus has been on strengthening partnerships and investing in leaders
Oct 2
Building Community, One Conversation at a Time: CTGO at National Night Out
This past Saturday, Central Topeka Grocery Oasis joined neighbors, city leaders, and community organizations at the City of Topeka’s...
Aug 11
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Picking Up the Torch: CTGO’s Past and Future Come Together in Tennessee Town
Last week, the new Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO) Board gathered with members of the original board and neighbors from Central Topeka for a community potluck at Faith Temple Church in Tennessee Town, one of the nine core neighborhoods CTGO serves. This gathering was more than a meal. It was a homecoming. Faith Temple Church holds a special place in CTGO’s story. It was here that neighbors first came together years ago to talk about a shared problem: the closure of their
Building Community, One Conversation at a Time: CTGO at National Night Out
This past Saturday, Central Topeka Grocery Oasis joined neighbors, city leaders, and community organizations at the City of Topeka’s...
Community Connection in Action: CTGO Visits Trinity Presbyterian Church
A Central Cross Helps Support Trinity Presbyterian Church This past Sunday, May 18, our Executive Director, Nadia Arbelo, was honored to...
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Cooking Well on a Tight Budget
At Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO) , our mission is simple but powerful: to restore access to fresh, affordable, and nourishing food for everyone in our community. When a neighborhood has lost its grocery store, the absence isn’t just about convenience, it’s about dignity, choice, and health. That’s why we’re excited to share a resource that aligns perfectly with our values: Leanne Brown’s cookbook, Good and Cheap. A Cookbook That’s Changing the Conversation “Good and Che
Cozy, Easy, and Affordable: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
As the back-to-school season kicks into gear, life tends to get a little busier and quick dinner to the rescue. It’s comforting, easy to make, and gentle on your grocery budget. It's the perfect meal for those cooler evenings that remind us fall is on its way. This dish uses simple, wholesome ingredients that many of us already have on hand and can easily be adapted for your family’s tastes. 🍲 Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Recipe adapted from Diva’s Can Cook ) Ingredients
August Recipe: Grilled Brats with Summer Veggies
Grilled Brats with Summer Veggies An easy, energy-saving summer meal using what’s abundant and affordable in August August gardens and...
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Picking Up the Torch: CTGO’s Past and Future Come Together in Tennessee Town
Last week, the new Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO) Board gathered with members of the original board and neighbors from Central Topeka for a community potluck at Faith Temple Church in Tennessee Town, one of the nine core neighborhoods CTGO serves. This gathering was more than a meal. It was a homecoming. Faith Temple Church holds a special place in CTGO’s story. It was here that neighbors first came together years ago to talk about a shared problem: the closure of their
Cooking Well on a Tight Budget
At Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO) , our mission is simple but powerful: to restore access to fresh, affordable, and nourishing food for everyone in our community. When a neighborhood has lost its grocery store, the absence isn’t just about convenience, it’s about dignity, choice, and health. That’s why we’re excited to share a resource that aligns perfectly with our values: Leanne Brown’s cookbook, Good and Cheap. A Cookbook That’s Changing the Conversation “Good and Che
October Message From the Director
Dear Friends, As October arrives, the crisp air and changing leaves remind us that transformation is both natural and necessary. At the Central Topeka Grocery Oasis (CTGO), we are living out that same spirit this season. While the harvest of a full-service grocery store is not yet here, we are working daily to cultivate the relationships, leadership, and resources that will make it possible. This month, our focus has been on strengthening partnerships and investing in leaders
Cozy, Easy, and Affordable: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
As the back-to-school season kicks into gear, life tends to get a little busier and quick dinner to the rescue. It’s comforting, easy to make, and gentle on your grocery budget. It's the perfect meal for those cooler evenings that remind us fall is on its way. This dish uses simple, wholesome ingredients that many of us already have on hand and can easily be adapted for your family’s tastes. 🍲 Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Recipe adapted from Diva’s Can Cook ) Ingredients
August Recipe: Grilled Brats with Summer Veggies
Grilled Brats with Summer Veggies An easy, energy-saving summer meal using what’s abundant and affordable in August August gardens and...
Building Community, One Conversation at a Time: CTGO at National Night Out
This past Saturday, Central Topeka Grocery Oasis joined neighbors, city leaders, and community organizations at the City of Topeka’s...
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