RWJ Barnabas Health Inc.
06/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/12/2025 09:56
RWJBarnabas Health Announces Plans for Harvest: A Farm to Community Center in Newark
In a groundbreaking move to address food insecurity and promote holistic health and wellness, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with Newark-based farm-to-city social enterprise Urban Agriculture Cooperative (UAC), announced the launch of Harvest: An RWJBarnabas Health Farm to Community Center, on June 12. This innovative, first-of-its-kind initiative brings together the power of healthcare, agriculture, education, and economic development under one roof to improve health outcomes across the Greater Newark area and beyond.
Strategically located in the heart of Newark in the historic Hahne's Building on Halsey Street, Harvest is poised to become a vital hub for community-driven programs that expand access to nutritious food, provide comprehensive nutrition and wellness education, and support local food entrepreneurs. This center will leverage the power of food to build community, create economic opportunity and ultimately, change lives.
Learn more at rwjbh.org/harvest.
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