The Problem
In the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, IL, it is often difficult to have access to fresh, healthy foods. We want to learn about making healthy food choices and learn to cook healthy meals. We will use this knowledge to inspire students to get involved in their community by volunteering at The Semillas de Justicia, a garden, that "now blooms with a variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and flowers for the enjoyment of the community. Our garden serves as a hub for intergenerational exchanges of organic food-growth practices taught by, with and for Little Village residents. Semillas de Justicia is now home to free community weekly dinners, bike repair workshops, and art classes for children in the summer; a Fall Harvest Fest, and several educational workshops on sustainability and climate adaptation throughout the year. Semillas de Justicia stands as a great example of community efforts to redevelop brownfields, and uplift green open spaces in Little Village and Chicago in general."
