Asha Walker: Health in the Hood

There are certain people who have proven to be true leaders by serving their communities and providing for those in need. We couldn't think of anyone that defines the word 'neighborly,' more than Asha Walker. She is one of those spectacular people, that you can't help gravitating towards. Asha founded Health In The Hood, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that implements and maintains community gardens in food deserts, along with nutrition and fitness education, in order to break barriers between low-income communities and healthy choices. Throughout the Covid pandemic, Asha has once again stepped up to help people affected, creating Filling Fridges, which provides fresh food delivery for students and families, grocery gift cards for displaced workers and prepared meals for low-income families. For our neighbors that have always wanted to know about how you actually start a non-profit, in this episode, Asha shares how she got Health In The Hood up and running, how she pivoted and grew during the pandemic, how we can get involved, and her big plans for the future. She was also just featured in EXPRESS's latest campaign - DREAM BIG - so be sure to check that out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.