Sharing the Bounty: Health, Community, and the Wild Su Feast

Fall is here in the Susitna Valley, and with it comes that wonderful feeling of abundance. Our gardens have been harvested, freezers are filling with salmon and moose, and the berry buckets are tucked away for winter. After the hard work of growing, gathering, hunting, and fishing, there’s nothing better than sitting down to share the bounty with friends and neighbors.

That’s exactly what the Wild Su Feast is all about. On Sunday, October 5th at 5 PM, the Susitna River Coalition will host this special community meal at the Denali Brewing Company Tasting Room. It’s a chance to celebrate the wild and local foods that sustain us here in the Susitna Watershed—and every ticket supports the Coalition’s good work to protect the places we love.

We’re extra excited because Sunshine CHC is giving away one free ticket! If you’re subscribed to our newsletter, The Sunshine Scoop, you’re already entered to win. (We’ll be announcing the winner on October 1st and contacting them by email.)

Why Local Foods Are Good for the Body and Soul

If you’ve lived in Northern Valley or anywhere in Alaska for long, you know that our food traditions aren’t just about flavor—they’re about health and resilience too.

Moose and bear meat bring lean protein, iron, and vitamins that fuel our bodies for long winters.

Salmon and trout are full of omega-3 fatty acids, the kind that protect our hearts and brains and keep inflammation at bay.

Fiddlehead ferns in the spring are bursting with vitamins A and C, helping us shake off the winter blues and boost immunity.

Blueberries and watermelon berries sweeten our summers and load us up with antioxidants that fight chronic disease.

Devil’s club root, an Alaska Native traditional medicine, reminds us that the land provides healing in many forms.

Eating local isn’t just healthy—it keeps us grounded. It ties us to the seasons, to the land, and to each other. Sharing moose stew, salmon fillets, or a handful of blueberries is more than eating—it’s tradition, wellness, and community rolled into one.

Come Feast With Us

The Wild Su Feast is a chance to gather, celebrate, and taste the best of what our watershed has to offer. Every bite tells a story—of rivers, forests, hard work, and community connection.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to win a free ticket! Sign up for our newsletter, The Sunshine Scoop, at sunshineclinic.org. All subscribers are automatically entered, and the winner will be announced October 1st.

Let’s celebrate food that nourishes, heals, and connects us all.

Sunshine Community Health Center

1-907-376-2273 (PANGANGALAGA)

www.sunshineclinic.org

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