Abea-Acccess to Food - "Burning Issue" Presentation

This presentation was part of "Civics 101" for Cycle 55 from September 2024.

1. Nahima (Roxxy)

2. 1 Welcome to Star Farm Chicago Established in 2016, Star Farm Chicago is an urban farm dedicated to increasing access to organic produce in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago Founded in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, the farm has grown to include multiple community initiatives such as farmers markets, vocational training, and educational programs. The Journey of Star Farm Chicago

3. 2 Star Farm Chicago: Empowering Communities Mission: Provide access to healthy food Location: Back of the Yards Services: Mobile markets, Farmers Market, vocational programs, community gardens Budget: Faces funding challenges Pressing Issues: Limited reach, expanding demand for services

4. 3 The Burning Issue: Nutrition-Poor Zones in Chicago In underserved neighborhoods, healthy food options are hard to find, leading to poor health and higher medical costs. Star Farm tackles this by providing fresh, locally-grown produce to the community.

5. 4 Why Accessible Healthy Foods Matter Many low-income areas in Chicago are food deserts(no healthy alternatives), leading to poor nutrition and health issues. Star Farm addresses these gaps by providing fresh, locally-grown produce.

6. 5 Health Issues The rising healthcare costs underscore the urgent need to address food deserts, where limited access to healthy food leads to poor health outcomes. Initiatives like Star Farm Chicago can improve community health and reduce the strain on healthcare systems. This data supports expanding efforts, such as mobile markets, to bring fresh, nutritious food to underserved areas and drive long-term economic and health benefits.

7. 6 The Impact of Healthy Food Access Improved public health, stronger communities, and better educational outcomes. Reduces long-term healthcare costs and encourages sustainable living.

8. 7 Why This Cause Deserves Your Support Star Farm is a grassroots initiative with a proven track record of making a real difference in the lives of Chicagoans.

9. 8 How You Can Support Star Farm Donate: Contributions support programs like the Mobile Market and Disability Farmers. Volunteer: Engage in garden builds, farm maintenance, and community events. Partner: Join forces to expand the farm's impact in the community. (Become a board member, social media share,apply to work there)

10. Nahima(Roxxy) Together, we can make a difference in food access and community health. Thank you @starfarmchicago