In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT agriculture specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez sits down with Asha Walker, founder and powerhouse behind Health in the Hood, a Miami-based nonprofit tackling food insecurity and health disparities by transforming vacant lots into thriving community gardens.  Gabriella and Asha dive into the origin story of Health in the Hood, unpack how today’s food landscape is fueling chronic disease in low-income neighborhoods, and explore Asha’s new wellness app, Cured, which helps people take control of their health journey. Asha also shares ways you can get involved—whether it’s volunteering in the garden, supporting the mission, or just spreading the word.

 ATTRA Resources:

Community Gardening

Urban Gardening Tips with Echo Global Farms

Episode 311: More Than Food Grows at Community Gardens and Urban Farms

Additional Resources:

Health in the Hood Website

Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez gabriellas@ncat.org.

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