(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic will receive a Wellmark Foundation Matching Assets to Community Health grant for the Mollett Park Community Garden Expansion.
Projects receiving grants play a role in ending food insecurity, will enhance local food production, and build capacity for healthy food consumption.
The Mollett Park Community Garden Expansion will increase access to healthy foods by expanding available edible landscaping and community gardens, and building new raised garden beds. In addition, educational signage will be installed regarding the benefits of growing, harvesting and consuming fresh produce. A shared produce stand will be installed for all community members to use.
The grant funds are contingent upon the organizations securing the required dollar-for-dollar match. To ensure community support for these projects, organizations have until March 1 to secure their matching funds.
