Knight Foundation

Informed & Engaged Communities

Food Information Center

Blue Grass Community Foundation

Date Awarded
07/01/11
Amount
$52,000
Grant Period
07/01/11 to 07/31/12
Focus Area
Engaged Communities
Community
Lexington
Initiative
Knight Community Information Challenge

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To gather information on local food and health assets and disseminate that information in ways which allow for healthy lifestyle choices

To promote healthy, informed lifestyle choices in the East End neighborhood of Lexington, the Blue Grass Community Foundation will create a virtual food information center where locals can share information about local food and health assets. Community members, including kids in this area where 97 percent of students receive free or reduced lunches, will interview elders to produce stories. The site, in addition to in-person seminars, will ensure that residents can learn about gardening, food preparation, cooking and entrepreneurship.

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Steve Austin

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