top of page
IMG_5417.jpeg

Community Outreach

Mindful Nourishment Matters is the outreach and communication arm of Mint ’N More Foundation, bridging the gap between local agriculture and community wellness. The initiative promotes healthy eating, regenerative farming, and support for emerging local farmers through multiple channels such as home gardening, community gardens and market development.

Urban Gardening

outreach activity

Semi‑Monthly Newsletter

  • Permaculture tips for garden or farm

  • Healthy, seasonal recipes using locally grown food

  • Updates on local agriculture, food access insights, and upcoming events

Media Presence

Through active Facebook and Instagram profiles, the initiative:

  • Highlights local, sustainable farms and producers

  • Promotes community health by connecting people with soil‑friendly farming

  • Shares updates on farm happenings, healthy recipes, and soil-health lessons

Community Events

The organization hosts:

  • Local educational events such as film screenings, cooking classes, and nutrition workshops

  • Programs designed to highlight food security, environmental impact, home gardening, and regenerative practices

  • Presentations to the local Rotary and Garden Club and willing to speak as requested.

Gardening Support

  • Encouraging home gardens and community gardens to enhance access to fresh produce

  • Supporting gardening knowledge-sharing and plant/seed distribution

  • Connecting neighbors, farmers, and food banks through collaborative initiatives

Market Development

Long-term strategies include:

  • Building retail or online market space to offer locally grown food

  • Establishing a food hub to aggregate, market, and distribute local produce at scale

  • Creating infrastructure for processing, preservation, and shelf-stable products tied into the “food is medicine” theme

Food is Medicine

Future programs aim to:

  • Connect produce-plus-nutrition education with healthcare

  • Launch a food prescription program using locally sourced CSA vegetable boxes

  • Provide health coaching alongside weekly produce for members, offering nutritious support for dietary health

Outreach summary

Mindful Nourishment Matters is dedicated to building stronger connections between the community and local, sustainably grown food. Through engaging education, vibrant social media, accessible newsletters, innovative food access programs, and grounded permaculture support, they advance soil health, community nourishment, and sustainable agricultural economies.

bottom of page