HEALTH IN THE HOOD INC
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Mission Statement
Equal food access for all through urban farming and wellness.
About This Cause
Since 2013 Health in the Hood has served low income neighborhoods by building vibrant vegetable gardens, providing free local produce and teaching health education workshops for families in food deserts. The neighborhoods we serve have extremely limited access to fresh foods and health education resources. More than 23 million Americans live in food deserts- areas that are more than mile away from a supermarket. South Florida is home to 326 food deserts. All of the produce grown in Health in the Hood gardens is distributed for free to children and families, local food pantries, churches and community centers in food desert neighborhoods. Our gardens produce many different vegetables and fruits including collard greens, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, herbs, green beans, radishes, carrots, arugula, squash, cucumbers, potatoes, watermelon, kale, onions, okra, eggplant, potatoes and more! Local residents are hired to maintain the gardens, providing needed jobs, and colorful murals are painted on the vegetable beds to enhance community beautification The gardens not only provide fresh foods, they are also integral learning vehicles. They are tangible teaching tools that provide simple yet powerful educational opportunities. Growing their own food dramatically change people’s attitudes and understanding of food choices. Our health education curriculum consists of high energy, incentive-based nutrition and fitness programs. Our workshops include interactive nutrition games, healthy eating competitions, cooking demonstrations, ingredient label training, food journaling, exercise obstacles courses, yoga and aerobics classes and more! Children who grow up near Heath in the Hood gardens are more likely to adopt healthy habits. This is a direct result of growing their own healthy foods. Kids are organically learning about the benefits of healthy eating. Our interactive mobile vegetable pantry distributes free, fresh vegetables in food desert neighborhoods. Kids are able to hop aboard our beautiful vegetable truck and choose their favorite fruits and vegetables in an inclusive and exciting environment. By providing access to fresh foods and health education in low-income neighborhoods, we are putting children on the path to healthy futures, giving parents useful information and creating environments that encourage healthy choices. We believe the future of food is local and we have all the tools we need to make that happen. Health in the Hood is working to create healthier communities, one garden at a time!