The Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) of Buffalo, NY was recently
acknowledged nationally as one out of five innovative models in a new
online resource, centered on promoting more sustainable and resilient
food system in the United States. GoodFoodMovement.org, the program behind the movement, was launched by Good Food Strategies; it is the result of a year long landscape analysis conducted with support from the 11th Hour Project.
According to The Massachusetts Avenue Project, the research reflects on how food systems impact the environment. It includes a survey of more than 120 NGO's, a compilation of cutting edge consumer research, five case studies of innovative change-makers, and perspectives and trends among funders in food systems work across the country. The 11th Hour Project with be using this research to help shape their grant making program in 2011, which will include a focus on reforming animal agriculture and building regional food systems.
They have almost 10 years of experience; the Massachusetts Avenue Project's (www.mass-ave.org) mission is to nurture the growth of various and equitable community food system, to promote local economic opportunities, access to affordable, nutritious food and social change education.
Their Growing Green Program has provided green job training opportunities to over 400 inner city youth, ages 14-20, since 2002. They have increased their knowledge of food sources, how to grow, process and market organic food, as well as the impact food has on their health and that of their community. They have also plant and harvest an acre urban farm, running two aquaponics greenhouses, producing vegetables, herbs, eggs and fish for neighbors, the elderly, local restaurants and markets throughout the years, this is all part of their training.
The youth's are trained to guide other youth and adults in the community, teaching them how to grow and prepare their own food and access more locally grown food. Growing Green's program components include a youth-run social enterprise, a Mobile Market, educational workshops for schools and communities and policy initiatives to address healthy food access and support local farms.
Located on Buffalo, NY's West Side, MAP implements its mission primarily through its Growing Green Program, an urban agriculture and job training program for youth, focused on sustainable food production and regional food system development. If you would like more information about the Massachusetts Avenue Project or the Good Food Movement's new study of food systems solutions please call 716.882.5327 x 2 or email dpnoc@mass-ave.org.
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According to The Massachusetts Avenue Project, the research reflects on how food systems impact the environment. It includes a survey of more than 120 NGO's, a compilation of cutting edge consumer research, five case studies of innovative change-makers, and perspectives and trends among funders in food systems work across the country. The 11th Hour Project with be using this research to help shape their grant making program in 2011, which will include a focus on reforming animal agriculture and building regional food systems.
They have almost 10 years of experience; the Massachusetts Avenue Project's (www.mass-ave.org) mission is to nurture the growth of various and equitable community food system, to promote local economic opportunities, access to affordable, nutritious food and social change education.
Their Growing Green Program has provided green job training opportunities to over 400 inner city youth, ages 14-20, since 2002. They have increased their knowledge of food sources, how to grow, process and market organic food, as well as the impact food has on their health and that of their community. They have also plant and harvest an acre urban farm, running two aquaponics greenhouses, producing vegetables, herbs, eggs and fish for neighbors, the elderly, local restaurants and markets throughout the years, this is all part of their training.
The youth's are trained to guide other youth and adults in the community, teaching them how to grow and prepare their own food and access more locally grown food. Growing Green's program components include a youth-run social enterprise, a Mobile Market, educational workshops for schools and communities and policy initiatives to address healthy food access and support local farms.
Located on Buffalo, NY's West Side, MAP implements its mission primarily through its Growing Green Program, an urban agriculture and job training program for youth, focused on sustainable food production and regional food system development. If you would like more information about the Massachusetts Avenue Project or the Good Food Movement's new study of food systems solutions please call 716.882.5327 x 2 or email dpnoc@mass-ave.org.
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MAP is way worthy of this recognition! They do so much and are so involved and dedicated in the community - they should be getting HUGE $$ for their programs and projects - much more than what they receive now. If I had it, they would get it! Seriously.
They are an inspiration to many of us. We have enjoyed working with them over the years and will continue to do so. Jesse, see you Sat!
Diane, Jesse, and all of you - THANKS!