Neighborhood Nutrition Centers attended the Francis Parker Community Action Fair: Faces and Voices of Democratic Power. It was an extraordinary opportunity to practice the “elevator speech” and tell kids why neighborhood nutrition centers are important – and also, to see if there is any interest to come be an intern as we develop. [...]
A group of volunteers met one Saturday morning at the corner of Englewood (just north of 63rd) and South Normal . A few gathered quietly on the empty lot, next to the outdoor tables and tent with farmer’s market food, some coolers, t-shirts, chips and stuff. Neighbors stopped by to ask if Mr. Dip had [...]
Tags: Englewood, garden, volunteerAccording to the Illinois Local Food and Organic Food and Farm Task Force “(t)he shortage of well-stocked grocery stores has led many urban and rural communities to be recognized as ‘food deserts.’ …Studies show that food deserts residents suffer greater rates of diet-related health maladies, including diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease, and premature death [...]