Planting for Health at The Good Samaritan Health Center's Urban Farm

The Good Samaritan Health Center provides access to quality healthcare like regular check-ups and exams, prenatal care, dental visits, health education and counseling to individuals and families in Atlanta who have the least access to healthcare and are at the highest risk of having serious health issues remain undiagnosed and untreated. Many of those at the greatest risk of nutritional diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes lack access to healthy food options.

Good Sam’s “FoodRx” program provides fresh and healthy food options at significantly reduced cost to those patients suffering from nutritionally related diseases. Located in an area of Atlanta officially recognized as a “food desert,” Good Sam’s Urban Farm (http://goodsamatlanta.org/farm/) is a “food oasis” growing over 13,000 pounds of healthy fruits and vegetables annually for those in need.

This project by the Vinings Cumberland Rotary Club, supported by a District Grant, will help Good Sam’s Urban Farm by planting new fruits and vegetables, and planting trees to provide a windbreak hedge to protect the Farm’s food plantings against wind damage and prevent soil erosion.