Food Justice

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
Brownsville
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
Youth
Older Adults
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants/ Migrants
Veterans
LGBTQ+ People
Parents
Unhoused People
Low Income People
Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
Describe the challenge you want to address:
We live in a food desert in Brownsville. We don't have a Trader Joe's or a Whole Foods. For every one grocery store there are 10 bodegas
What is the solution to the challenge?
The solution is to open the first farmers market supermarket in Brownsville and any leftover produce will be used for a pantry.
Please provide your Zip Code
11212

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Food Justice

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