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For the past decade, the Fairfax Food Council has worked alongside our incredible community to build a healthier, more resilient food system. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to hear from YOU! Has the FFC made a difference in your life, organization, or work? Your story is a vital part of our journey, and we’d love for you to share how the Council has impacted you. Help us write the story of the Fairfax Food Council’s 10-year legacy!
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The Providence District Office is hosting a special Pop-Up Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 9th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Jim Scott Community Center! In partnership with Arcadia’s Mobile Market, this event will bring fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce! In addition to the fresh fruits and veggies, they’ll have family-friendly activities, community partners joining them, and opportunities to connect with neighbors. More information to come, but please save the date, spread the word, and join in the fun!
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At the latest Urban Agriculture Work Group meeting, Co-Chair Amanda Tindall introduced the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This strategy supports thriving urban gardens with minimal reliance on chemical pesticides. Growers can boost plant health by focusing on prevention-first techniques, such as using beneficial insects, planting pest-resistant varieties, employing trap crops, and companion planting. Amanda also listed common pests, their host plants, why they are a problem, and biological and organic controls to manage those pests.
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Lorton Community Action Center's (LCAC) food pantry is low on snack packs. They distribute hundreds of these packs every week to their kiddos, and they don't want to run out!
If you or your community group are looking for a way to give back, consider donating packs to LCAC’s food pantry, ideally assembled in gallon-sized bags.
Items for Snack Packs:
- Chips
- Fruit Snacks
- Cup of Mac or Noodles
- Protein bar or protein pack on-the-go (tuna or chicken with crackers)
- Trail Mix
- Drink (Small Water or Juice)
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The Fairfax Food Council, Fairfax County Health Department, and George Mason University (GMU) are teaming up to connect students with experienced public health professionals. GMU undergraduate and graduate students often seek informational interviews to expand their understanding of public health careers. Adding your organization to the directory can help bridge the gap between education and real-world experience. Even if you can't personally commit to a conversation, having someone from your organization be available for a brief chat would be immensely valuable. Let’s work together to support the next generation of public health leaders!
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation aims to fund solution-oriented research studies, strategic policy-relevant reports, and evaluations of time-sensitive programs and policy changes. Specifically, they are interested in understanding how recent changes to nutrition policies and programs at the federal, state, and local levels impact nutrition, health, and economic outcomes among diverse families living with limited incomes.
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According to Urban researchers at Urban Institute, millions of students could lose access to free school meals under proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) currently being considered by Congress. At least 181,000 students would no longer qualify for free school meals through direct certification of SNAP eligibility and would have to fill out a meal application form. Proposed cuts to SNAP benefits could also lower direct certification rates, jeopardizing access to universal free meal programs and their benefits for millions of students.
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Meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
June 25
July 23
August 27
Meets from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
July 21
August 18
September 15
Meets from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
July 15
August 19
September 16
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Any community member is welcome to attend work group meetings and events. All meetings and events are virtual, unless otherwise noted.
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