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Philadelphia, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: Philadelphia's Hunter Park neighborhood is considered a food desert. The Food Trust's community orchard, garden and farmer's market give local families a way to access fresh fruits and vegetables. To raise awareness, Food Trust workers handed out fliers and put up banners directing residents to the market. They also put on a fall festival, which featured a series of walking tours of the gardening facilities, which are located within a neighborhood park. Volunteers distributed coupons to attendees, allowing them to purchase fruits and vegetables grown onsite. Additionally, the Food Trust provided tour participants with garden kits and encouraged them to join the volunteer-led community garden. Since the publicity efforts, project organizers report a boost in garden membership.
Juneau, AK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project engaged volunteers aged 50 and older to help create a community garden that serves as a social hub, outdoor classroom and natural health club.
Findlay, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will create an accessible garden area in a community garden with raised beds and gathering spaces designed for residents age 50-plus. It aims to promote food security and intergenerational engagement.
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Gaithersburg, MD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: This project will provide older adults with one-on-one technology lessons. High school students will teach participants to complete online forms, access health portals and participate in telehealth appointments.
Potomac, MD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will provide ergonomic tools at a local food pantry's gardening space, allowing volunteers of all ages and abilities to grow fresh produce.
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