by twistaff | May 31, 2023 | Food Programs, South Memphis Farmers Market, TWI in the News
The South Memphis Farmers Market kicks off June 29 and will run through Aug. 31. This seasonal farmers market is now heading into its 12th season of creating a consistent access point to fresh produce in the South Memphis neighborhood. Read more at...
by twistaff | May 28, 2023 | Food Programs, Regenerative Initiatives, TWI in the News
“After this is gone, hopefully it’s sustainable, and they learn they can grow,” said Karen Bernard, food program manager at The Works. “They may not know that they had a green thumb.” Read more at dailymemphian.com
by twistaff | Apr 20, 2023 | Food Programs, Housing, Roshun in the News, TWI in the News
The Community Foundation recently hosted a panel event called What’s Driving Poverty and how do we change the roadmap? Local experts in social services, health, and housing spoke. Read more at wknofm.org
by twistaff | Dec 22, 2022 | Awards, Food Programs, Mobile Grocer, Roshun in the News, TWI in the News
This year, we recognize Roshun Austin and The Works’ efforts to combat Memphis food deserts, West Cancer Center’s Drs. Michael Berry and Richard Fine’s use of AI imaging technology to assist with breast cancer surgery, Idicula Mathew and Hera Health Solutions’ unique...
by twistaff | Dec 21, 2022 | Food Programs, Neighborhood Preservation Inc, TWI in the News, Washington Bottoms
To date, Works, Inc., Memphis Tilth, MidtownMemphis.org, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, Memphis City Beautiful, Clean Memphis and other partners have joined forces to manage the land and use it in ways that will benefit surrounding residents and...
by twistaff | Jun 28, 2022 | Food Programs, South Memphis Farmers Market, TWI in the News
“Its the south. We’re the Bible Belt, but we’re also the stroke belt, we’re the heart attack belt, we’re all these chronic disease belts because of the things we put in our bodies,” Bernard said. “So, if we learn to make our meals healthier, then we can have longer...
