Go Getcher Veggies!

The Veggie Project is a summer program that aims to address issues of childhood obesity, family nutrition and food security issues in Nashville’s underserved communities. Specifically, four Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) and their surrounding communities will participate and benefit from the program this summer.

Veggie Markets

The Veggie Project will be implementing Farmers Markets at each of the BGCMT this summer in an effort to bring the healthiest, freshest, local produce to the communities each week! While the project works with local farmers to get the best products available, the youth of the BGCMT are responsible for managing the markets. The youth determine the volume of produce available at each market and set the prices for the fruits and vegetables. All profits from the markets go to the BGCMT. Furthermore, any leftover food is donated to local organizations and agencies such as homeless shelters, drug rehab centers and elderly homes.

Veggie Blog: www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/blogs/veggie

Check out our blog to see pictures of the markets, learn more about the children and hear about the latest information about the Veggie Project!

Veggie Market Schedule

Markets will run from June 10 through August 8, 2008

Tuesdays
Preston Taylor
915 38th Ave. N.
3:30-5:00 p.m.

Wednesdays
Vine Hill
601 Benton Ave.
3:30-5:30 p.m.

Thursdays
Thompson Lane
5050 Blue Hole Road
3:00-5:30 p.m.

Fridays
Andrew Jackson
916 16th Ave. N.
3:30-5:30 p.m.

All proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs. For more information please contact Anna Au. 343-1277 or anna.r.au@vanderbilt.edu