The Whole Cities Foundation is partnering with local Newark comedian Hassan Oliver for a laugh-out-loud cooking class! Eating foods that are free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives have truly changed Hassan’s life, allowing him to lose weight, have more energy on stage and have a more fulfilling marriage! He is dedicated to sharing the message of health and wellness through comedy in partnership with the Lincoln Park Music Festival Sustainable Health & Wellness Village for the last three years and the Whole Cities Foundation!

Whole Cities Foundation Community Educator, Evelyn Fuertes, is committed to helping people thrive with optimal wellbeing through plant-based nutrition. During the event, Evelyn will be showing guests how easy and tasty it is to incorporate wholesome foods into their diets through the Forks Over Knives recipe, “Chickpea & Baby Beets Salad with Pickled Red Onion”!

Hope to see you at this deliciously hilarious event!



About Hassan Oliver: Comedian/Actor HASSAN OLIVER was born in Newark, NJ. Growing up in an urban city Hassan faced hard circumstances. At a young age he was bounced through various foster homes until he was ultimately adopted. At an early age he learned to embrace his struggles and find strength to survive and remain positive. He soon realized that he loved to perform in front of a crowd and that making people laugh was a natural talent. It was after a few unexpected circumstances that he decided to pursue his dream of doing professional comedy and acting in 2006.



Throughout Hassan’s career has opened for and performed with some of the greatest comedians around. He is best known for his energetic performances and his ability to get the crowd out of their seats. Hassan hosts roughly 4-8 events a month between New Jersey and New York and Pennsylvania. He has hosted and performed at Caroline’s on Broadway, Gotham Comedy club, the Comedy Store the Stress Factory, and various comedy clubs around the country. Additionally he has performed at several Colleges and Universities as well as non-profit organizations. He is also called upon to host events such as fashion shows and music showcases.

About Whole Cities Foundation: Through a community-led process, Whole Cities Foundation offer grants to nonprofits with food access projects like urban farms, mobile markets, and community gardens which provide fresh, affordable produce close to home. They champion projects that nurture people’s power to grow food and expand the range of fresh produce available in their neighborhoods. Since the foundation in 2014, Whole Cities Foundation has partnered with over 150 nonprofits across 90 cities in the United States, contributing more than $1.2 million to local communities. There is also a Let’s Talk Food nutrition program, which aims to inspire lifelong healthy eating habits that result in improved health.



