Truist Foundation puts trust in SPCDC with $10,000
The St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation announces additional funding awarded from the Truist Foundation for the Norfolk Food Ecosystem/Food Pharmacy Program, an emerging program model launched in August 2021, designed to encourage and increase the access and consumption of healthy foods, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables.
“UnitedHealthcare is donating $11.4 million through Empowering Health grants across 18 states and the District of Columbia. The grants will assist individuals and families experiencing challenges from food insecurity, social isolation and behavioral health issues, and support local health promotion and health literacy efforts.”
“Norfolk Food Ecosystem, City of Norfolk
$50,000 Funding will support a new fresh food market in the underserved St. Paul’s community of Norfolk to increase access to fresh food, serve as a Fresh Food Pharmacy, offer health education, and provide information about how to access SNAP and Virginia Fresh Match.”
The 2020 Community U.P.L.I.F.T (Unity, Public Service, Leadership, Innovation, Friendship & Teamwork) Awards recognizes those who performed an act of service that benefited their community and the residents of Norfolk in response to COVID-19.