Good food.
Good mood.
Good energy
At Choices, we believe that eating good food fuels not only your body but your spirit, as well. When your body and spirit are supported your mood and energy improve. You may think this is easier said than done. But, the secret is in keeping it simple. View Our Projects →Learn more
What is good food?
Because we believe that there is a direct relationship between the quality of your health and the quality of the food you eat, we developed a set of standards that guide all of our buying decisions.
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Broadview Farm & Gardens - Marengo, IL
Our Beginning
In 2012, we purchased the small organic grocery known as Choices Natural Market, originally located on Riverside Boulevard. Neither of us had extensive knowledge or experience in running a healthy food store, but the moment we walked through the doors, we were immediately drawn to it.
A happy and healthy community is grounded in accessibility to real food and stores, like Choices, that believe in giving back.
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Shabazz had to extend the garden to her front lawn but even then, it wasn’t enough to feed all who wanted to be involved. With neighbors January Blum and Lucas Dupont, Shabazz found a large vacant lot on Main Street and secured it as a farming cooperative. Word about Project Sprout spread throughout Kent County, so the team was invited to help start other community gardens.
Our Mission
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.