On February 8, 2021, Meatless Monday Needham and local chef Dave Becker held “Meatless Monday with Dave Becker.” The event included a 3-course takeout meal from Juniper in Wellesley and a cooking class. 100 meals were picked up and 85 people joined the cooking class on Zoom, recorded on YouTube.

The $75 fee included: a 3-course takeout meal for two, cooking class with Dave on Zoom, Dave Becker’s cookbook Stewed, and donation to the Needham Community Council Food Pantry.

Menu: Roasted cauliflower salad, Miso-Lentil soup, Butternut squash farro risotto, Pita bread with muhammara spread