At Marion Polk Food Share’s Youth Farm, growth isn’t just about the crops that spring from the ground, but also about the Youth Farmers like Kitty who cultivate their futures alongside the vegetables. As a returning participant who has blossomed into a Crew Leader, Kitty’s story is a vivid illustration of personal and professional development…
Jill (not her real name) and her family joined Marion Polk Food Share’s Farm Share Rx program following a dietician’s advice to add more vegetables into their diet to improve her daughter’s health. Each week throughout the summer and early fall, Jill’s family receives a box of fresh produce, grown and harvested by dedicated student…
Sue’s journey with Marion Polk Food Share’s Farm Share Rx Program exemplifies the power of nutrition and neighborly love in creating a connected and healthier community. This initiative marked a pivotal moment in her life, enabling her to improve her health by integrating fresh produce into her diet, but her story extends beyond personal wellness.…
Marion Polk Food Share’s Youth Farm serves as a dynamic educational opportunity for local youth. Through this unique program, participating youth learn how to grow, harvest and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to local individuals and families in need, while developing valuable leadership skills. At the end of the Youth Farm’s 11th summer season, two…
