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Impact: Reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning among families living in three hot spot zip codes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Educate about the threat of lead exposure/poisoning and how good nutrition is a preventative measure. Grow


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Impact:

Reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning among families living in three “hot spot” zip codes in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Educate

about the threat of lead exposure/poisoning and how good nutrition is a preventative measure.

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Grow

window box and container gardens with fruits, vegetables and herbs high in iron, calcium, and other minerals proven to minimize lead exposure.

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Cook

with an OKT cooking coach to develop and prepare recipes with the grown fruits, vegetables and herbs.

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Shop

at OKT-sponsored Southeast Area Farmers’ Market.

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The project centers on

40 school families receiving Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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The project

improves personal and family wellness.

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