Recommendation CC.51
Recommendation Status: Expand
Support and Expand School and Community Center gardening initiatives, healthy food and nutrition education programs, and wellness programs to provide a comprehensive and integrated program of support.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive Economies
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Alleviates food insecurity, improves health outcomes, and create opportunities for students to develop skills and advocate for change.
Sustainability Considerations
Contribute to individual well-being by providing access to fresh produce, promoting healthy eating habits, and offering opportunities for physical activity and learning. Also, improve air and soil quality, reduce waste, promote local food systems, and foster community connections.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
Public and Private Schools
Special School District
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Youth and Community Service Organizations
EarthDance CSA
Fair Shares CSA
Seeds of Hope Farm
Soil Shares CSA
Three Rivers Community Farm
Vesterbrook Farm
Fresh Pasture Farms
Farmers Markets
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Saint Louis County Schools and Youth and Community Service organizations
MO MDA Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program
St. Louis County Government general operations
CDC State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN)
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
SITES Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
LEED CC Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Create a county-wide parents advocacy support group.