"On a rainy night in late October, Jose Luis Hernandez Avalos and his wife, Marisela Hernandez, surveyed several residents at an apartment complex on Southeast Division Street and 177th Avenue. Several residents said they have to leave Rockwood for groceries, trekking to WinCo at Northeast 128th or the Food4Less on Powell and 82nd, sometimes via bus. Many said they would like to see a community garden or farmers market open in the neighborhood.
The neighborhood assessment team has completed 220 surveys and plans to get more community input via focus groups."
-The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2012/11/groups_sustain_food_justice_pa.html
If you or your congregation would like to participate in this assessment, please contact IFFP at 503-221-1054 at ext. 210 or ext. 214.
"IFFP launches grassroots projects across the state, including buying clubs, cooking classes, community gardens, farm stands, wellness assessments, community food assessments, policies and advocacy in collaboration with diverse faith and community groups. We equip and mobilize faith and community action for food justice and promote dialogue on food issues."
There are many people involved with the food movement here in Rockwood. We Are Rockwood is an emerging group of residents working together to create community conversations pertaining to Food Access and overall health of our Rockwood neighbors.
ReplyDeleteWe Are Rockwood folks work within our neighborhood for good food assess. We Are Rockwood also strives to create safe community space for music, dancing, eating of course and more.
We Are Rockwood is planning an Earth Day event Saturday April 20th at the St. Aidan's Episcopal church located at 174th and NE Glisan. For information call 503-995-4019.