Nov 05 2024 21 mins
In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley chats with Charlotte Tolley, CEO of Nourish Knoxville. Learn about the organization’s mission to provide nourishing foods to the Knoxville community through farmers’ markets, SNAP doubling programs, and the East Tennessee Local Food Guide. Charlotte shares the impactful journey of establishing the Market Square Farmers Market and elaborates on various programs aimed at increasing food accessibility and community engagement. If you’re interested in local food systems, community support, and innovative approaches to combating food deserts, this episode is a must-listen.
Show Highlights:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:45) - Learning more about Charlotte and her work with Nourish Knoxville
(02:33) - All of the programs offered by Nourish Knoxville
(07:56) - What is Nourish Moves?
(09:41) - About Nourish Knoxville as a non-profit
(11:49) - Ad - Just Homes Group
(12:19) - How you can get involved in Nourish Knoxville's fundraisers
(15:52) - Expansion and impact of the Market Square Farmers Market
(18:51) - Recap of everything provided by Nourish Knoxville
Links Referenced:
- Nourish Knoxville’s website: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/
- Nourish Knoxville’s Local Food Guide: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/local-food-guide/
- Nourish Kids: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/programs/nourish-kids/
- Nourish Moves: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/programs/nourish-moves/
- SNAP & Double Up Food Bucks: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/programs/snap/
- How to volunteer with Nourish Knoxville: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/volunteer/
- Become a Nourish Knoxville sponsor: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/sponsorship-opportunities/
- Donate to Nourish Knoxville: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/donate/
- Friends & Farmers: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/friends-farmers/
- Winter Warmer: https://www.nourishknoxville.org/winter-warmer/
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