As we reflect on our second annual Fresh Picked, held May 16, 2024, at the amazing BLDG39 event space, we are filled with gratitude: From our incredibly supportive guests to our all-star roster of sponsors and event partners, the room was filled with people and organizations coming together to celebrate the power of delicious, nutritious…Read More…
By Rita Ouimet, Project Coordinator, Healthy Food Financing Initiative According to the USDA, 34 million Americans suffer from food insecurity and poor grocery access in the United States. However, nearly 20% of Black Americans reside in households grappling with food insecurity, a rate almost double the national average of 10.2%. Moreover, they are three times…Read More…