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The Gardeners’ Share Grows in McLean

October 18, 2012 Yaseen Eldik, Truman Summer Institute Fellow, USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

In McLean, a community tucked inside Fairfax County, not everyone can access the food they need for good health. I interviewed Julie Mendoza about her efforts to connect hungry families in McLean with fresh produce. Julie knew that Share McLean, a food pantry that serves hungry families in the area...

Food and Nutrition

Woodsy Owl Helps Kickoff Local School Recycling Program

February 07, 2011 Jessica Wade; US Forest Service Sustainable Operations

Woodsy Owl and Forest Service staff members visited Braddock Elementary School in Fairfax County, Virginia on Friday, Jan. 14 to kickoff the school-wide Recycling Program. Forest Service employees were part of a K-2 nd grade assembly that focused on educating students about the four R’s—reduce...

Initiatives Forestry
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