Queen Latifah Show introducing the Veggie Vending Machines, Imagine What We Can Do With Community Gardens!!

Watching Queen Latifah show i learned about Farmer's Fridge and their salad vending machines. This is one more example that i can show to my community whom i'm trying to get to understand the revenue we could produce by transforming vacant lots into farmers markets. Healthy choices in eating is in demand in Strawberry Mansion. Salads are often ordered at the pizza store versus pizza because there are not many stores in our community offering a healthy meal. Kentucky Fried Chicken prepares string beans, coleslaw and maybe a few other healthy sides but to have fresh raw foods prepared daily in Strawberry Mansion is not going on at the moment.

The process of getting us all on the same page is worth the end result. The neighbors i have talked to are allowing the thought of opening a farmers market to sink in. For their desire was to have a playground installed on the property, but was told by the NAC that a playground wasn't possible because we live around the corner from Fairmount Park where there is a playground. i wasn't at that meeting for i surely would have asked if a sitting area for the neighbors with a play area be put in the vacant lot that is convenient to the neighbors some of whom are seniors and may not want to be around those in the bigger playground.

i would like for my neighbors to know all the possibilities that could happen with the vacant properties in our communities and work with the NAC and CDC to create green spaces that not only beautify our neighborhoods but also create economic growth and stability. The green spaces can reflect free self expression, creativity and social participation that unites our community. Imagine us creating community gardens that our youth played in. We could use recycled tires for swings and planters. Creating seasonal games that teach us all to garden and harvest in fun ways. Imagine us having social parties, birthday parties and harvest festivals in our community gardens. i so look forward to recording this documentary!!

The possibilities are endless with what we can do with the transformation of vacant lots into community green spaces. i have few communities that i'm working with to build these communities and will share as we get things started!!

Thanks Queen for showing me another avenue or revenue to introduce to our communities!!