The Food for Life Grant enabled the Agriplex to serve in outreach to our community. These funds help to support our AmeriCorps VISTA program through the Agriplex. These VISTAS worked to write grants, raise funds, run our programs, and reach out to our community. The other money was program support that enabled us to support local farmers for our pumpkins Read more...

The equipment purchased is helping us to provide videos for students to keep them aware of activities going on for their campus and their community. Read more...

Central fire department purchased 10 sets of innotex turnout gear that was fitted to each certified firefighter. Emergency equipment professionals (EEP) was the vendor for the new gear. This turnout gear made it possible to outfit 10 certified firefighters. This gear is lighter, safer, and overall helps everyone in the community that depends on the volunteers for emergency services. Read more...

The new 4000 s.f. Farmer’s Market/Event Center has thus far proven to be a very popular destination for the citizens of Hartselle and surrounding community residents. This facility was dedicated with a community event ribbon cutting on May 27, 2017 in time for local produce growers to start selling fresh garden vegetables to the public. The spacious “open air” facility Read more...

We were able to bring locally grown produce into our school system. We were able to help local farmers while giving fresh produce to students all over Marshall County. The farmers were also able to educate students on the growing process and about the produce. Read more...

The Farm to Fork dinner was a county wide community event. Participants were educated on the fruits and vegetables that are locally grown and available at farmers markets. Some of these food items were prepared and served on site to the participants. By hosting this event, Lawrence County citizens were made aware of the bountiful availability of fruits and vegetables Read more...

The Farm Food Collaborative’s purchase of packaging materials for various specialty crop farmers will impact our community by relieving the cost of packaging which in turn allows the farmer to access a wider range of wholesale markets. This access allows the farmer to deliver fresh local produce to the community including area school districts as part of the Farm to Read more...

FACT is a joint partnership between Morgan County Schools, Decatur City Schools and Parents and Children Together serving children and families in seventeen Title Schools in Morgan County. Financial instability is an on-going problem identified among families in schools. FACT provided Budget Planning to individual families through case management and provided Parenting Classes in the school setting to promote family Read more...

Because of COVID-19, the F&F class had to be postponed. Thankfully, we are currently interviewing students, training volunteers, and are starting our class via ZOOM on August 18. Based on the investment of time spent in recruiting students who are ready to make a change in their lives, we believe that we will see debt reduced, credit scores go up, Read more...

The seniors in the Fairview community and surrounding areas can begin receiving the nutrition they need on a daily basis through the Meals on Wheels program. In addition, the center will also be able to conduct a regular exercise program which will keep these elderly mobile. By keeping seniors of this community active, it gives them a better quality of Read more...