From North Minneapolis’ “Queen of Drill Team” to community advocate, her story shows how passion can transform lives — and why youth need safe, purposeful programs.
Appetite for Change
Urban agriculture and the fight for food justice
Black women have long been at the forefront of agriculture, using food as a tool to promote health, wealth, and social change, and are now leading the way in urban farming movements to reclaim land, food, and power for their community.
Pain and necessity birth community-conscious eatery
Through events and other programming, nonprofit Appetite for Change emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and community upliftment.
Kindred Kitchen helps food entrepreneurs get a start
Kindred Kitchen is advancing the possibilities of shared kitchen spaces. Billed as a “hub” for food entrepreneurs, the 24/7-access licensed kitchen facility has served the Northside community from 1206 W. Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis since 2010…
Appetite for Change wins $100,000 grant
The ascena Foundation has announced the 2017 winners of the Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards. The fourth annual program seeks to empower and provide financial support to grassroots organizations who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and/or children in communities across the United States, specifically in the areas of health, education, social reform and esteem. […]
