Seattle, a forerunner

So you are becoming aware of the problem but what is the solution? How can we be apart of helping areas where there are food deserts or help solve the global problem of food insecurity? A simple answer is start gardening, join a community garden, become a localivore, etc. Seattle, Washington is an excellent example of a city that encourages this type of action. For instance, there is a place called Marra Farm who is "a model urban community farm engaging people in sustainable agriculture and education while enhancing local food security. Tucked into the South Park neighborhood of Seattle, it has 4 acres of historic preserved farmland." South Park is a neighborhood full of poverty, pollution, and an area void of a supermarket and farmer's markets. Marra Farm seeks to change this neighborhood by providing not only fresh produce but also an avenue that children can get involved and be educated on issues like food security, pollution, and nutrition. They work with many different organizations and coalitions such a Lettuce Link, Seattle Youth Garden Works, Mien Community garden, local elementary schools and food banks, etc. 

Help out Marra Farm by volunteering or donating: https://support.solid-ground.org/LettuceLink

-MAU