A partnership between the University of Georgia and an Athens nonprofit is helping elementary and middle school kids learn about healthy eating, urban agriculture and working in the food industry.
The work between the UGA School of Social Work and Farm to Neighborhood is one of five local projects selected for 2023 to receive a total of nearly $40,000 in awards from the Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach Award program facilitated by UGA Public Service and Outreach.
The endowment was established by Sahm, an Athens native and UGA alumna, who helps UGA make an impact in the Athens-Clarke County community by partnering with local organizations to help address local challenges.
The Sahm funding will help buy food and supplies for Farm to Neighborhood’s HEALTHYouth program, which helps elementary and middle school youth develop healthy eating habits and learn about the food industry. Meeting weekly, participants learn about nutrition, healthy meal planning, and budgeting tips.
Applications for the next Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach Award open on Oct. 23. find more information about the application process at outreach.uga.edu.
