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Our Town: Urban farmer fights to end fresh food crises, insecurities in Sunnyside community
Read full article: Our Town: Urban farmer fights to end fresh food crises, insecurities in Sunnyside communityWhile everyone deserves the opportunity to eat healthy, Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood has historically been overlooked for fresh food options.
Meet the local farmer bringing healthy foods to South Houston’s Sunnyside community
Read full article: Meet the local farmer bringing healthy foods to South Houston’s Sunnyside communityHOUSTON – From scrubs to overalls, a local farmer quit her job in public health to dedicate herself to feeding Houston’s Sunnyside community. Ivy Walls moved to Sunnyside in February 2020 and quickly noticed the issue of food insecurity in our own backyard. Beyonce’s ‘Be Good Black Owned Small Business Impact Fund’ and the NAACP chose Ivy Leaf Farms as a recipient to a $10,000 grant she applied for to help expand the farm. THE MOBILE GREEN HOUWSE:Funded by her GoFunMe Account with support from the communityTravels throughout the neighborhood to get vegetables right into the hands of her neighbors, those with a lack of transportation to receive the groceries they needWHAT’S NEXT FOR IVY LEAF FARMS? Expand the farm to host gardening classesHost farm to table eventsEstablish a brick and mortar location in a form of a healthy food restaurant where local farmers and artisans can sell produce and craftsIVY LEAF FARMS PUMPKIN PATCHES