Food. People. Power.

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June 28, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Growing food was the first activity that gave us enough prosperity to stay in one place, form complex social groups, tell our stories, and build our cities. - Barbara Kingsolver - Food. People. Power. For many years, people living in West Oakland had accepted eating unhealthy food as a way of life. That is, until a small group of people decided to change their community through Mandela MarketPlace, a non-profit that partners with local residents and rural, minority farmers to bring fresh agricultural produce to their local corner stores. Mandela MarketPlace now represents the difference that youth can make by challenging prevailing paradigms - you CAN select what you put in your body. { read more } Be The Change Have you been eating junk food just because you thought no healthier option was available? Try getting in touch with local farmers. Your support might help them sell in your area! COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 10 Worst Listening Habits -- and Their Cure The 3 A's of Awesome 10 Keys to Happier Living Life is 'Baeutiful' How One Teenager Used Her Life Savings The 'Before I Die' Project The Power of Self-Compassion 29 Lessons From Travelling the World DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 117,017 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More