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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Gardens Action Plan Organizations: Bristol Community College, Fall River Housing Authority |
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| Bristol Community College partners with community members and organizations to develop an organically-maintained community garden at the Fall River Campus. Produce from the garden is distributed to local food kitchens and other charities. All community members and organizations are invited to be involved in the project. The Fall River Housing Authority has developed a community gardens for use residents with the assistance YouthBuild students and soil provided by the City. | ||
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| Strategy: | Food Supply & Nutrition |
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| Strategic Goal: |
Create and support ten school-based and twelve
community-based vegetable gardens that involve youth and adults in
heart-healthy activity and provide nutritious produce to homeless and
low-income populations |
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| Indicators: | Improved nutrition through an ample supply of vegetables and fruits for low-income populations | |
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| Contact Information: |
Contact Peter Schuyler at BCC 508.687.2811, ext. 2214, or at peter.schuyler@bristolcc.edu Contact Housing Authority Youth Services Coordinator Joey DaSilva at 508-675-3500 or by e-mail at Joey@fallriverha.org . |
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