The St. Mary's Nutrition Center, located in Lewiston, Maine, is a community-based organization that is dedicated to promoting community health through organizing, advocacy, and education. Founded in 2006 by St. Mary's Health System, the Nutrition Center believes in the inherent worthiness of each person and strives to create caring and safe environments where individuals can thrive. They use food as a tool for community building, leadership and youth development, and neighborhood revitalization, recognizing that access to healthy food is a fundamental right that has far-reaching impacts on both individuals and the community.
The Nutrition Center offers a range of programs and initiatives, including community gardens, children's gardening and cooking programs, cooking and nutrition education, and food access initiatives. They work alongside youth, gardeners, local food advocates, and the public health community to develop informed strategies and high-impact programs. By providing education and increasing food access, the Nutrition Center aims to reach vulnerable families and create long-term change in the local community.
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