COVID19 Response Update: 4/28/2020
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Photo taken by Caleb Jones at Truly Living Well Collegetown Farm.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Food Well Alliance has cancelled all events and convenings until June 1, 2020. During this time we are focusing our attention on allocating critical resources to our farm and garden partners and creating virtual experiences for metro Atlanta residents who want to remain engaged in the local food community. This blog will be updated with new resources and developments on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also tune into our Instagram Live Stream on Friday at 1 pm for a recap and interviews with farmers and local food organizations.
Plant-Based Cooking Demo
Chef Zu of Kings Apron led a virtual cooking demonstration for healthcare workers at Grady Hospital with local, plant-based meal kits. Live from the Belvedere Peace Garden, Chef Zu created a spring salad, quinoa and grilled mushrooms, sweet potato pie, and matcha lemonade.
Community Garden Support
Khari Diop joined our team to help us prepare as many community gardens for planting as possible by May 10 — and he is doing a magnificent job! He’s planning to hit TEN community gardens this week. Here’s a shot of him in action in Bush Mountain, Ga. If your garden needs support, visit our Community Garden Resource Center.
Home Garden Support in South Fulton
Food Well Alliance is supporting Willie Miller of Miller City Farms in his mission to build 4x4 raised beds with compost and seedlings for residents in South Fulton by delivering compost and wood for 100 beds. We will also be on site to assist with the pick up this Friday.
Save The Date: Georgia Gives Now Day is May 5
We’ve teamed up with partners across the local food space to support local farmers through The Farmer Fund on May 5. This fund will help farmers who have lost revenue or experienced unexpected costs due to COVID-19. Donate today or join us next Tuesday to help our local farmers.
Webinar on Thursday, April 29 - How Atlanta's Hometown Heroes are Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join us as we hear from three different organizations who are adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic and changing the way they serve their communities in Georgia. The webinar will discuss how these programs are tackling new food waste, distribution and supply challenges, as well as the changes we can all make to benefit our communities in this time of crisis. EPA Region 4's Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division is hosting this webinar in honor of Earth Day. Register here.
