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SPCA Donates Canned Cat Food to Owners

Lulu Roberts has extensive experience in media and journalism. She is a passionate vegan promoter with an upcoming raw food cookbook. Additionally, Lulu Roberts is a board director at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Founded in 1824, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in England. Over time, SPCA branched into hundreds of local societies around the world. The organization aims to end animal suffering by launching programs to support animal care.

In March 2021, the Central California SPCA organized a drive-thru event to distribute free cat food to help pet owners facing financial problems. The one-day event encouraged pet owners to take appointments in advance. The organization had received a surplus of canned food donations and was giving back to the community. SPCA allocated up to 14 cans of food per cat, which would approximately last 1-2 weeks. The offer applied to a maximum of four cats per household.

Asian-American Children Underrepresented in Children

A graduate of the Taiwan University of Art with a bachelor of arts in media communication and journalism, Lulu Roberts has worked as a news reporter with Taiwan Channel 4 News. Currently a resident of Atherton, California, Lulu Roberts is in the process of creating a non-profit children’s library in Menlo Park. The library will serve the local Chinese-American community, providing free Chinese language books they might not have access to in their homes or schools.

Representation in literature is a critical part of forming an identity, especially for young children. When children see characters that look like them, they develop a sense of belonging within their homes, communities, and the world. Research at the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, found that, among 4,500 children's books published in 1997, only 66 were about Asian-American children living in the United States. While those numbers have increased in the past 20 years, Asian-American children remain underrepresented in children’s literature. The creation of community resources such as free libraries (which prioritize books in languages other than English, as well as books that provide visual representations of Asian children) promotes diversity and inclusion.

Nutritious Sprouts from Legumes & Seeds

Lulu Roberts is a Northern California resident who has published a cookbook and taken courses in raw and vegan cooking. One of the elements emphasized in courses Lulu Roberts attended at the Living Light Culinary Institute involves making use of sprouted seeds and legumes.

Easily cultivated indoors using a mason jar, sprouts can be generated from a wide range of ingredients, from onions to lentils. Whatever the source, it’s recommended to use sprouting seeds from trusted organic sources. One issue is that a number of packaged foods, particularly imports, are irradiated to prevent any sprouting before purchase. In addition, sprouting seeds should be verified as salmonella and E. coli free, as you don’t want to ingest potentially harmful pathogens or bacteria that flourish within a sprouting environment. Commercial beans typically do not have any such guarantee, as they are intended for boiling, not sprouting.

Once a reliable source of sprouting seeds is found, soak those seeds in water, typically at a one-part seed to three-parts water ratio. The seed are then placed within a mason jar and covered with water. The jar can either be left open, covered with a natural fabric such as cheesecloth, or capped with a sprouter lid. Follow a sprouting chart as an approximate guide for how long to leave the sprouts soaking.

After the recommended time, drain the sprouts, add cool fresh water, and rinse it out again. This process of draining and rinsing should be done about twice a day, with sprouts beginning to appear after 24 hours. Sprouts are typically harvested when they reach a length of from half an inch to two inches. They can then be added to salads, sandwiches, stir fries, or simply eaten raw. The key is to give them a final rinse and then spread them on a clean towel to dry for an hour before storing. A glass storage container, with a paper towel to absorb extra moisture, is an ideal storage medium. Refrigerating them will keep the sprouts fresh and edible for a week.