Exposing: The People’s Grocery
By Erin Gallagher
Filed Under eCo TV |
Q: What is the second largest cause of death in America?
A: Eating unhealthy food and sitting around
The People’s Grocery is a revolutionary, community oriented, citizen-driven project that began by identifying an opportunity to supply organically produced food to those who could not afford it due to the poorly designed US food system. It has succeeded in creating a thriving urban agricultural landscape in West Oakland, California by educating local citizens on urban farming techniques and thereby increasing the health of the entire community. Inspiring and insightful, this short film by the Global Oneness Project models what can and should be done in most urban settings to offset the effects of exponentially rising transportation costs and live a healthier life.
Click here to check out what else the Global Oneness Project is up to.
Statistical Source: The Center for Disease Control
Posted on August 13, 2008 |
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I was in LA LA land last week and was astonished to learn that certain neighborhoods are banning fast food restaurants altogether…amazing. Looks like the health care costs in those areas are outweighing the “cheap costs” of fast food. Great post, thanks Erin.