Project Give Donates $5,000 to Food Strong: Supporting Access to Fresh Food and Community Wellness

Project Give is thrilled to announce a $5,000 donation to Food Strong, a Northeast Ohio organization dedicated to using fresh food as a tool for education, empowerment, and health. This contribution will directly support their innovative Mobile Farm Stand initiative, a program designed to bring fresh, locally grown produce to underserved communities while educating residents about healthy eating.

Empowering Communities Through Fresh Food
Food Strong serves K-12 youth and residents in Greater Cleveland, focusing on neighborhoods with limited access to fresh food retail. Their mission is more than just providing food—it’s about fostering food security, reducing health disparities, and empowering communities to make healthier choices.
The Mobile Farm Stand program exemplifies this mission by offering:

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• Access to fresh, affordable produce grown in their Learning Garden at the historic Coit Road Farmers Market in East Cleveland.
• Workforce development opportunities for high school students, who gain valuable skills while staffing and marketing the stand.
• Culinary education through live cooking demonstrations that teach families how to prepare nutritious meals using the produce they purchase.

The stand accepts SNAP and other incentive programs, making it easier for families on limited budgets to access healthy food.

Creating a Lasting Impact
With Project Give’s $5,000 donation, Food Strong can further enhance this program by:

• Completing the buildout of their mobile farm stand.
• Covering the costs of growing and harvesting produce.
• Supporting the wages of administrative staff, farm workers, and high school student employees.
• Purchasing seeds, tools, and materials needed for the Learning Garden.

This program has the potential to transform communities by addressing critical food access issues, promoting healthy lifestyles, and empowering residents to demand better food options.

A Legacy of Growth and Innovation
​Founded in 2018, Food Strong has expanded rapidly, starting with school gardens and now offering a range of services, including wellness classes, vacant lot restoration, and culinary arts programs. Their creative solutions, like the blender bike for smoothie-making, have made healthy eating engaging and fun for the entire community.

Thank You for Supporting Change
Project Give is proud to partner with Food Strong in their mission to strengthen communities through fresh food and education. This donation is a testament to the power of giving, demonstrating how collective support can drive meaningful change in our neighborhoods.

Together, we are planting seeds of hope and health for a brighter, stronger Northeast Ohio.