|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
The City of North Miami is delighted to announce its selection as one of the Small City category winners for the esteemed Nutrition Access Affordability and Education Grant program. This remarkable achievement is part of the laudable initiative spearheaded by the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA).
The Nutrition Access Affordability and Education Grant program, a collaborative effort between AAMA and ABFHA, aims to recognize and support cities that demonstrate outstanding commitment and innovation in promoting nutrition access, affordability, and education within their communities.
North Miami’s noteworthy achievement is rooted in the leadership of Mayor Alix Desulme, Ed. D., who founded “The NoMi Food Pantry” on June 11, 2019. A groundbreaking resolution, sponsored by then-Councilman Alix Desulme and unanimously passed by the North Miami City Council, established the pantry under the management of the city’s Housing and Social Services Department. The pantry’s mission is to end hunger and poverty in North Miami by transforming lives through the promotion of healthy eating and nutritious education.
“We are honored and humbled to be acknowledged as a Small City category winner in the Nutrition Access Affordability and Education Grant program,” expressed Mayor Desulme, “This recognition reaffirms our city’s commitment to fostering a healthy and thriving community. We extend our gratitude to the African American Mayors Association and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America for their support and acknowledgment.”
As a Small City category winner, the City of North Miami will receive $75, 000, which will be instrumental in advancing existing programs and launching new initiatives to improve nutrition access, affordability, and education.
The City of North Miami administration looks forward to utilizing this grant to reinforce its commitment to the health and wellness of its residents. The award not only brings prestige to North Miami but also highlights the city’s commitment to addressing critical issues related to nutrition
and public health. As the recipient of this national recognition, the City of North Miami will continue to lead by example, utilizing the grant received to further enhance and expand initiatives promoting healthy living.
