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Agent: Dr. Sonja Stueart-Davis
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Harris County continues the partnership with Legacy Clinic Community Health, 5th Ward Go Neighborhood and Target Hunger to address food insecurity and its impact on chronic disease in the 5th Ward Community. Research shows that food insecurity can have a significantly negative impact on a person’s health, including higher rates of chronic diseases and mental health issues. Seventy-five individuals attended the 5th Ward Go Neighborhood Wellness Fair.
5th Ward GO Neighborhoods Quarterly Healthy Fair
AgriLife provided food demos of an Alaskan Pollok Fish served with creamy mashed potatoes. Individuals received screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, resources in the community and fifty pounds of fresh produce was provided by Target Hunger. Rice University students volunteered and helped with the food preparation along with C. Stueart, Master Wellness Volunteer. Over $200 in food was donated for the food demo.