FEAST Communities (Fostering Education, Arts, Sports, and Trades), is launching the inaugural FEAST Fall Food & Health Festival, a community-focused event promoting health, education, and empowerment in central Brooklyn.
The organization empowers underserved communities through innovative education and art programs and events in Crown Heights, according to a press release.
The festival will take place Thursday, Dec. 7, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Jackie Robinson Elementary School (P.S. 375), located at 46 McKeever Pl.
The event is a collaborative effort involving local organizations, health advocates, educators, and cultural leaders to foster holistic well-being, active lifestyles and sustainable practices.
"FEAST is committed to developing sustainable, healthy, and advancing communities of color," said Anthony Gay, the organizer of FEAST Fall Food & Health Festival. "In neighborhoods like ours, we are surrounded by fast food and processed food, living in health food deserts with limited access to the services and education necessary for wellness. BIPOC communities have faced generations of health inequities, and with technology driving families indoors and less active, it’s more important than ever to celebrate health, healthy eating, and active lifestyles."
The festival will feature a variety of activities including:
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Mental health crochet corner led by FEAST Communities;
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Cooking demonstration and farm stand by Seeds in the Middle;
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Craft market organized by Black Farmers United NYS and;
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Gardening workshops and activities by Ebbets Field Community Garden
Attendees can also enjoy interactive workshops, children’s scavenger hunts, fitness games and free giveaways.
"The FEAST Fall Food & Health Festival is a step toward creating longer-lasting lives and stronger families and communities. By supporting community gardens and organizations like Black Farmers United of NYS, we are not only addressing these challenges but also uplifting those who help make health and wellness accessible in central Brooklyn," said Gay.
