Garfield Park Community Council
Project Title
Healthy Street Foods Project
Amount
$10,000
Category
Assisting Sick and Abused Children
Year
2018
Location
Garfield Park, IL
The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) is a community-building organization made up of dedicated residents and allies working together to develop leaders and create opportunities and programs that build a vital Garfield park community. Garfield Park residents struggle with access to healthy foods and fresh produce and the health impacts of those struggles. This grant enables the GPCC to facilitate programs that promote health and wellness on Chicago’s West Side, providing nutritional education and healthy foods to children and families who attend public events