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The Veggie Project at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

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Description

The Veggie Project set up six farmers' markets incorporated into summer programming for six community centers around Nashville.

Goal / Mission

To make Nashville a healthier community by improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables in food desert neighborhoods while supporting local farmers and empowering and educating youth.

Results / Accomplishments

In 2010, 55 produce markets were held at six locations. During this time, were 1,003 adult transactions, 298 youth transactions, eight Youth Leader board meetings were held and 8,894 pounds of fresh produce were sold. Cash revenue for the project totaled $5,885 and $1,162 worth of produce was given away.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Health Improvement and Prevention
Primary Contact
Kyle R. Craig
Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
2200 Children's Way Nashville, TN
37232
615-343-1277
kyle.craig@vanderbilt.edu
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Organization(s)
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Health Improvement and Prevention
Source
Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Date of implementation
6/22/2007
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Davidson
For more details
http://www.childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/interi...
Target Audience
Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Additional Audience
food deserts
Submitted By
Judy Dias

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A Good Idea meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.
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