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Whole Cities Foundation Invests $455,000 to Advance Healthy Food Access in Local Communities
3BL | November 15, 2022
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit expanding community access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 57 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. This year’s grantees will receive an average of $8,000 each for a total investment of over $455,000.
Whole Cities Foundation Invests More Than $1 Million in Newark-Based Initiatives Over Six Years to Advance Community Health
3BL | April 19, 2022
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 11 community-led nonprofit organizations have been awarded up to $15,000 each through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.
$150,000 in Grants Available for Newark-led Organizations Advancing Community Health and Fresh Food Access
3BL | January 24, 2022
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit that works alongside community-based organizations to improve neighborhood health by broadening access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that Newark-based organizations can apply for $150,000 in grants through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant from January 24 through February 25, 2022.
Whole Cities Foundation Awards 59 Community First Grants to Support More Equitable and Sustainable Local Food Systems
3BL | October 14, 2021
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that this fall it will award 59 Community First Grants to locally led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Whole Cities Foundation Awards 12 Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grants up to $15,000 Each to Advance Local Food System
3BL | April 16, 2021
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 12 locally led nonprofit organizations in Newark have been awarded up to $15,000 each through the annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.
$150,000 in Grants Available to Newark-led Organizations Advancing Access to Fresh, Healthy Food
3BL | January 13, 2021
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit that works alongside community-based organizations to improve neighborhood health by broadening access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that Newark organizations can apply for $150,000 in grants through its annual Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant from January 13 through February 16, 2021.
‘Soul food gets a bad rap’: Healthy alternatives helping to re-imagine cuisine
Shaylah Brown, NorthJersey.com | December 2, 2020
Learn about the history of soul food and discover how Dr. Akua and other contributors re-imagine traditional recipes and ideas.
Whole Cities Foundation Awards 40 Community First Grants to Amplify Locally Led Healthy Food Access Solutions
3BL | October 8, 2020
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 40 Community First Grants this fall to nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
The Science Behind Why Eating Is So Comforting
Julia Malacoff, My Fitness Pal Blog | October 3, 2020
Hear from Dr. Akua about why we love eating and how it might be linked to our biology.
DOCTOR TEAMS UP WITH WHOLE FOODS TO GIVE FREE NUTRITION CLASSES TO AFRICAN AMERICANS
Because of Them We Can Staff | June 8, 2020
Dr. Akua Woolbright is working to do everything she can to assist the African American community during the current pandemic.
Whole Cities Foundation Awards 60 Community First Grants to Help Grow Local Food Systems
3BL | February 12, 2020
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit that works alongside community-based organizations to improve neighborhood health by broadening access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 60 Community First Grants will be awarded this winter to nonprofit organizations in the U.S., and for the first time, in Canada.
$150,000 in Grants Available for Newark-led Organizations to Improve Community Health and Fresh Food Access; Applications Being Accepted Now
3BL | January 15, 2020
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit that works alongside community-based organizations to improve neighborhood health by broadening access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that Newark organizations can apply now for $150,000 in grants through February 20.
