Atwood Community Gardens & Urban Farm Park Hosts 2nd Annual National Food Day Celebration

Atwood Community Gardens & Urban Farm Park is celebrating

our 2nd Annual National Food Day Community Dinner. We will have vendors,

games, entertainment and plenty of space for guests to sit back, relax

and enjoy the wonderful and welcoming atmosphere.

Last October 24th, Mayor Reed visited Atwood for the first time to

hold a press conference and officially launch National Food Day in

Atlanta.  He asked, "Why didn't I know about this place? It's so close

to my office Downtown! I'm going to pledge $6,500 to help make Atwood

even better."  And he did!  Since his visit, we have added more seating

and other amenities to help visitors and guests enjoy their parties,

special events or simple walks through Atwood's gardens and farm. To

date, we have hosted well over 3,000 volunteers, hosted scores of

community, corporate and church group activities, and raised over

$250,000 in donations, volunteer labor, equipment and supplies.

Atwood's National Food Day will honor and celebrate the local farmers

that sell at the SWOOM Outdoor Farmer's Market every Thursday from

4-8pm.  SWOOM has been instrumental in providing fresh fruits and

vegetables to Southwest Atlanta residents as well as low-income EBT card

holders (thanks to the Wholesome Wave Double Benefits Program). This

year's National Food Day activities will feature a variety of chefs and

culinary artists, dish samples, gardening classes, guest speakers,

entertainers and discovery activities for kids and families (i.e.,

learning  about worms and how to harvest, carve and cook a pumpkin).

Looking forward to seeing you there!
(Donations accepted)

Soon,

Dana Jewel Harris
Executive Director
NEXT Steps YEP
djharris@nextstepsyep.org
678.570.0398 (text only)