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Empower Local Food Access

Project focus area 

Support local food production, in part preparing for a pre-approved BCBS Pathways grant of $20,000 that will be funded in late 2025 for building the community & handicapped raised bed gardens and this seasons startup container garden project

Demographics

Rural individuals, Persons with low income

Evidence

In this demonstration project ahead of a larger community garden, 17 container gardens were planted with 16 different types of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.  
During a short survey period, there was overwhelming support for the community garden project with 25 willing to devote time. Those giving input included our elderly and disabled population who expressed what types of features were desired in the raised beds handicapped garden. 

Progress

  1. Set your project focus and actions, who you’ll engage, and how you’ll measure success—plus a simple timeline. Submit this setup to kick off.
  2. Share what’s done, what you’re learning, and any course corrections. Note any support needs to stay on track.
  3. Summarize outcomes and evidence (reach, partnerships, dollars), key insights and barriers, and recommended next steps. Completing this closes your Actioneer project.

Collaborators

  • Dorothy Shaffer

Dashboard

Collaborators
1
New partnerships
7
Total investment
$5,000
People impacted
120

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