ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WTVF) — Some Middle Tennesseans don't have access to fresh produce on a regular basis.
That's why today, dozens of volunteers gathered at the Community Farm at Mill Ridge in Antioch to help plant 200 fruit trees.
These efforts are a part of the Nashville Food Project's goal to eventually plant 10 orchards in low-access neighborhoods by December 2027.
Carrie Sharp stopped by the orchard today and talked with some of the organizers, including The Nashville Food Project CEO C.J. Sentell, who says their efforts to feed Middle Tennesseans reach far beyond planting these trees.
"We prepare between six and seven thousand meals a week out of two commercial kitchens in The Nations, using recovered food from grocery stores, and we cook those meals and share them with about 55 organizations around the city."
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Our viewers are the best! When Hannah McDonald highlighted the plight of Serenity Sumler, so many of you immediately stepped up. Serenity stopped to help a driver after spotting a wreck and was hit by another car, resulting in terrible injuries. Without the funds to pay for physical therapy, she was at a loss. Because of the kindness of others - she now can rehab and get back to school. Best of luck to her as she trains to become a chef!
- Carrie Sharp
