Access to fresh, healthy food is fundamental to a healthy life. Yet thousands of children and families in our region live in poverty and lack regular access to nourishing, fresh food. To get healthy food to the people who need it most, Sentara Cares grant funding is enabling Market Central to hire a dedicated staff person to connect families to the SNAP food assistance program and help them use SNAP benefits at area farmers’ markets. Currently, up to 20% of the people in our region who are SNAP-eligible are not accessing the program.
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Birth Sisters of Charlottesville
https://youtu.be/OOWcqYzs8B0?si=44CIBDXFLve7NTMJ While all women face challenges in childbirth, we know that these risks are especially severe for Black mothers. Maternal mortality is three to four...
Destiny Moore, Chronic Disease Management Program
"I can honestly say I feel like two different people from then and now." That's how community leader Destiny Moore, 32, of Charlottesville describes the...
The Journey Home
https://youtu.be/_hPZuFOR9Eo?si=mJ2LDIP--zjeAsdN To help families in crisis find a safe harbor, Sentara Cares grant funding supports The Journey Home in Louisa County. The home helps families...