On May 5th, the Friends of the Urban Food Forest teamed up with the Atlanta Braves for Hank Aaron Day. Hank Aaron is an annual celebration that focuses on goodwill, service, and activism. This year, Friends led several engagement programs, including one honoring John Lewis near the Memory Garden. Friends continues to be a pillar […]
Our Executive Director, Ms.Soisette Lumpkin, recently won the Good Trouble Honoree award. Per the award’s website, she is being recognized for her commitment to “eliminate hunger by teaching families to become self-sufficient in the Forest service areas”. This is an incredible honor, and we are proud to have been a part of the journey!
Our Love Festival on February 19th was a success. Over 150 participants from the local Browns Mill Community attended, participating in community-run festivities , eating free food from a local Food Truck, and purchasing items from local small businesses. Friends is committed to serving the Browns Mill Community through by hosting events such as the […]
Friends is pleased to announce its official Love Fest Community Event in celebration of Valentine’s Day. We are planning on providing a Farmer’s Market, Health Screenings, and COVID-Testing with Vaccines. Lunch will also be provided through a Food Truck. Be sure to mark your calendars for February 19th! We look forward to running yet another […]
On November 13th, Friends continued its community engagement programs by hosting another Grow and Learn Event. This time around, community leader, artist, and writer Baba Sol helped Friends organize and host the event. This event was a success, attracting a plethora of community members who learned about practicing healthy habits, conservation, and shared farming. Friends […]
Community Engagement Friends is starting a new community engagement program focused on education and awareness, specifically around nutrition and health. The Friends Reading Club Program will incentivize communities to stay up to date on information provided by agencies such as the USDA, Food Health Systems and Minority Health and Medical Journals. Additionally, Friends will bring […]
Chat and Chew Mobility Program Friends continues to be a leader in both outreach and collaboration in the Brown Mills Community. Through the Chat and Chew Mobility Program, Friends will manage to help 15 communities in the Altanta Southeast region with their food and health issues. Partnering with health professionals from the Atlanta area, Friends […]
A big thanks to the following organizations and individuals for helping us host a great Fall Festival at Browns Mill! We could not have done it without you! Individuals Felicia Moore President of City Council GA State Representative David Dreyer Jason Winston from Atlanta City Council District 1 Joyce Shepard from Atlanta City Council District […]
Check out the official Friends Flyer for the Fall Festival on October 2nd! We have a lot of activities planned, so be sure to check them out!
We are glad to announce our senior day camp! This will be a great opportunity for seniors to actively participate in a community and have some fun while doing it. We engage in all sorts of activities, including yoga classes, cooking, and exercise. Stay tuned for more details!