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Below are resources exploring key provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
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Elevance Health Foundation supports the efforts of community-based nonprofit
organizations across the country that are improving lives and communities. Elevance Health will consider proposals from qualified organizations across the U.S. with an emphasis on:
- Improving clinical outcomes for individuals with diet-related conditions experiencing high social risk
- Increasing access to nutritious foods for populations experiencing high social risk and food/nutrition insecurity
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Virginia’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides a one-time benefit of $50 to program participants to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs from participating farmers at local markets from June 1 through November 30, 2025.
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DC Central Kitchen stands out for its innovative, on-the-ground hunger relief efforts, particularly its Healthy Corners initiative, which utilizes urban corner stores as distribution points for healthy food. Healthy Corners is a classic example of leveraging existing infrastructure to address an ongoing problem. Since 2011, DC Central Kitchen has been equipping corner store owners with fresh produce and other healthy items, bringing healthy food to places where it was lacking and jumpstarting shopper demand. They source the produce from local farms, provide shelving and refrigerators for product display, and host educational events.
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At the Fairfax Food Council's July 21, 2025, Urban Agriculture Work Group meeting, Co-Chair Tony Makara discussed how to keep tomato plants healthy in humid conditions. He outlined common environmental stressors and disease factors impacting tomato health, and emphasized how excess heat, rainfall, and humidity create conditions that favor fungal, viral, bacterial, and nematode infections. Key plant care strategies include removing diseased leaves, pruning for better air circulation, and mulching to protect the base of plants.
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Each year, Friends of Trees recognizes those who show exceptional, outstanding, and innovative conservation-based actions meeting one or more important goals: to protect and preserve existing trees and associated habitats; to increase our tree canopy and related habitats; and/or to educate and inspire people to plant more trees and properly maintain them.
As vital components of our food system, trees support pollinators, contribute to soil health, provide shade for crops, and offer fruit, nuts, and other edible resources, all while fostering biodiversity. Consider nominating a project that recognizes the value and benefits of trees!
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Meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
July 23
No Meeting in August
September 24
Meets from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
No Meeting in August
September 15
October 20
Meets from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
August 15
September 16
October 21
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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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