Food Jonezi

09/28/2026

Welcome to Episode 1 of Behind Food Jonezi, our countdown series leading up to Healthy Flavors of the City & Jonezi’s Block Party on October 10th!

We sat down with founder Charmaine Jones to ask: What is your favorite dish to make healthy without losing its flavor?

Her answer? A classic favorite: Fried fish, cornbread, and greens. Watch the video to find out how she makes her favorites that also support her health.

Come taste how our local chefs are bringing this exact philosophy to life with 0% added salt and 0% added sugar at our grand opening block party!

🗓️ Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 1647 Benning Road NE, Suite 103, Washington, DC (Parking Lot Area)
🎟️ FREE Admission (Optional door donations enter you into our raffle!)

What’s ONE cultural dish you’d love to see made healthier? Tell us in the comments! 👇💬

08/29/2026

Save the date! 🚨 Big things are cooking, and we’re taking it to the next level this year.

Healthy Flavors of the City is BACK, and we’re celebrating the GRAND OPENING of Food Jonezi’s brand-new brick-and-mortar home!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring delicious, soul-inspired bites crafted by top local chefs, with 0% added salt, 0% added sugar, and 100% bold flavor.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 1647 Benning Road NE, Ste 103, Washington, DC 20002

Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and stay tuned- more details coming soon. You won’t want to miss this celebration!

Drop some love in the comments if you’re coming through!

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

WE’RE IN THE WASHINGTON POST!

We are beyond honored to be featured in Washington Post for our Culinary Choice program- a 6-week hands-on cooking series co-hosted by Food Jonezi and MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia at their Ward 7 community wellness center!

Designed specifically for D.C. teens and young adults (ages 13 to 21), Culinary Choice is about so much more than just following a recipe. Taught by executive chefs and registered dietitians, our young cooks dive deep into technique, food safety, and their health.

“Believe it or not, teens love to cook, and they want to cook,” says our CEO & Founder, Dr. Charmaine Jones. “We want to empower them with healthy habits and professional mentorship that last a lifetime.”

A massive thank you to MedStar Family Choice D.C., our incredible instructors (Chef Red Beard & Chef Sidelle Haynes!), and every single teen who brings their heart, focus, and energy to the kitchen. ❤️

08/10/2026

Cook fresh, live well! 🥗✨

Food Jonezi is excited to team up with East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. for a Healthy Cooking Demonstration! Come join us and discover quick, delicious, and budget-friendly ways to add fresh flavors to your home cooking.

🗓 Date: August 12th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Bernice Fonteneau SWC (3531 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010)

Tag a friend who loves cooking or is looking to eat healthier this season! We can't wait to see you there! 👋

08/07/2026

Join us for a special cooking class exclusively for AmeriHealth members! 🍳✨ Hosted by Food Jonezi, this event will combine delicious cooking techniques with essential nutritional education. Let's whip up some healthy meals together while learning how to fuel our bodies right! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your culinary skills and well-being.

📅 Date: August 19th and 26th
🕒 Time: 11:00-12:30
📍 Location: The Ethel, 1900 C Street SE, Washington DC, 20003

07/23/2026

Food equity isn’t just a general conversation, it’s a reality right here in Ward 7 and Ward 8 in Washington DC.

During our recent segment on the Marissa Mitchell Show, our partners at Wellpoint pointed out a critical truth: residents in Wards 7 and 8 face unique food accessibility challenges, where finding fresh, healthy produce often means long transit rides or relying on local corner stores.

That is exactly why our partnership with Wellpoint is so vital. Together, we are taking action directly in the community. Through hands-on culinary demos and nutrition education, Food Jonezi is showing our Ward 7 and Ward 8 neighbors how to transform accessible ingredients into flavor-packed, healthy meals, without needing extra salt or heavy processing.

It takes dedicated, targeted partnerships to create real change, and we are so proud to stand alongside Wellpoint to nourish and uplift every corner of the District! 🙌🏾❤️🖤💚

Call to Action: Let’s keep building up our community! 👇🏾 Tag a Ward 7 or Ward 8 neighbor who needs to plug into our next event!

07/21/2026

We’re back at The Ethel! 🗣️ If you missed our last session, here is your chance to join the Food Jonezi team for another hands-on nutrition education and cooking class!

Learn side-by-side with a professional chef and dietitian as we show you how to transform simple ingredients into flavor-packed, healthy meals. You’ll walk away with practical culinary tips, fresh nutrition knowledge, and the inspiration to bring “Food as Medicine” to your own kitchen!

🚨 Please Note: This exclusive class is open to AmeriHealth Caritas DC members!

Here are the event details:

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

📍 Location: The Ethel Apartment Building (1900 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20003)

Come hungry to learn, taste, and connect. We can’t wait to cook with you tomorrow! 🙌🏾🍲

Call to Action: Are you an AmeriHealth member or know someone living at The Ethel? Tag them in the comments below so they don’t miss out! 👇🏾