SPROUT Food Justice and Health Equity
Sprout Food justice and health equity staff
SPROUT Food Justice and Health Equity is our program addressing food access and insecurity, food-related entrepreneurship, and community connection to food resources. CWUW has been heavily addressing food access and insecurity in Indianapolis since 2010.
The Neighborhood Food Champions and Neighborhood Foood Builders program has been developed, coordinated, and managed by CWUW with the support of the Office of Public Health and Safety with the City of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative. SPROUT: Food 4 U is a new program connecting residents to food resources throughout Indianapolis.
For information regarding Neighborhood Food Builders and Entrepreship resources, connect with Rhonda at selina@cwuwonline.org.
For information regarding Neighborhood Food Champions, connect with Jyaer at jyaer@cwuwonline.org
For information regarding Sprout: Food 4 U resources, connect with Sydney at sydney@cwuwonline.org
SPROUT Food 4 U
Sprout Food 4 U connects you to food resources throughout Indianapolis, including Fresh Bucks, food pantries, SNAP, WIC, and other programs. We can help you access nutritious food for you and your family.
You can connect with Sydney to learn more about how to sign up for SNAP or if you want our team to table at your event.
Do you need help finding nutritious foods for yourself and your family?
Do you need more information regarding SNAP, WIC, and other food assistance programs?
Have you ever heard of Fresh Bucks and how they work with your SNAP assistance?
Download the Community Compass on Google Play or Apple Store if you need an immediate connection.
More resources will be available soon!
Learn More: Food Insecurity
Neighborhood Food Champions
The Neighborhood Food Champions and the City of Indianapolis aim to strengthen our neighborhoods' skills, abilities, and resources to develop a network of alternative, sustainable food access outlets across Indianapolis.
Are you interested in starting a food-related project to help your neighborhood address food access and insecurity? Become a Neighborhood Food Champion! Applications are closed, but ask about our next cohort.
2017 Neighborhood Food Champion Cohort - First Year of the Program!
2017 Neighborhood Food Champion Cohort - First Year of the Program!
Neighborhood Food Builder: Danielle Guerin and Soul Food Project
Neighborhood Food Champions and Builders visit Gleaners
Neighborhood Food Builders
Neighborhood Food Builders are alumni of the NFC program. These are projects that continue to address food access and insecurity, and CWUW partners to assist with capacity building, continued training, and resource development. You must complete the Neighborhood Food Champions program to receive support from the NFB program.
Remember to join the CWUW “Chew” Group if you’re a Neighborhood Food Builder for up-to-date info!
There are multiple areas of support:
Micro Grants: NFBs can receive up to $750 for their projects.
Six weeks of continued education and support, with up to $2,000 in project support. Six workshops to help grow the NFBs' projects. A pitch is required to complete the class. Additional funding is available at the pitch session.
Marketing and Evaluation Support: 10 NFBs will receive support from marketing and evaluation consultants with training, marketing and evaluation plans, and one-on-one help.
Applications for the Six weeks of continued education workshops will open soon - November 30th for Neighborhood Food Builders!
The Healing Space
In 2017, our SPROUT program transitioned from our Miss Mary Wellness Garden site to a new location, "The Healing Space", near Flanner House.
It’s an exciting, colorful space! Come by and visit anytime.
The Healing Place is located at 719 Edgemont Ave across from Flanner House.
It’s a Wellness space for meditation and relaxation. We’re always volunteers!
Wish List for The Healing Place
Hand tools for aging adults
Lumber for a new fence
Paint - All colors
Mulch and soil
Skilled volunteers
Two picnic tables
Chairs
Volunteers
We always need volunteers! Community Service Projects: Colleges, churches, and groups can come to the space and help us keep it looking GREAT!
Questions about The Healing Place? Contact Selina!
Note: WE DON’T SCHEDULE WORK DAYS OR ACTIVITIES FOR FLANNER FARM. Call Flanner House directly if you want a workday at the farm. 317-925-4231
Shortridge High School Workday
Farm City: An Indy Food Story
CWUW participates in a documentary about food systems and health in Indianapolis
FarmCity examines the complicated relationship between the health of a city and its food system. Through stories of an urban farmer, a single mother, a grocery store owner, health experts, and community organizers, the documentary looks at what needs to happen to build a healthier city.
Take a look! https://vimeo.com/88994999
Food Movement News
Healthy Food Resolution Passes: Read more!
