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Database research record2018·United States (Aurora)

Community Gardens in the Aurora Area

Madeleine Chow, Valeria Aguirre, Natalie Sanchez, Erol Ikiz

DigitalCommons-IMSA (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy)

Urban Farm DB summary

In the Aurora area, 14.8% of residents live in poverty, and 15.9% of Illinois residents rely on food stamps that lead to inadequate nutrition. To address this, "Seedisary" developed the "Seed Shopper," an eco-friendly, seed-infused shopping bag that can be donated to local food pantries or community gardens after use. This product aims to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to residents in low-income neighborhoods and positively impact the environment.