On Saturday, Nov. 19, we held our first revitalized Holy Grill Health Fair – and it was a big success! Nearly 100 people braved the rain and chill to gather in the Cadillac Street Gym to learn more about health and good nutrition. At tables around the gym, participants were able to:
- eat samples of healthy, affordable recipes
- receive flu shots and health screenings
- sign up for courses and programs
- plant vegetables in container gardens
- receive information about local events and services
This kind of event is only possible through partnership – 30 organizations were involved in making this day a success, from presenters to contributors and underwriters (see full list below).
Another Health Fair will be held in the spring. Want to be involved? We’d love to have more volunteers and organizations take part! Contact us – call the office (225-267-5600) for more information.
Health & Taste Fair Partner Organizations
- Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation (Event Underwriters)
- American Heart Association
- AMI Kids
- Black Family Initiative
- BREC
- Charles Kelly Community Center
- EBR Public Library Bookmobile
- Dr. Jason Hutto, DDS – Cosmetic Dentistry of Baton Rouge
- Louisiana Egg Commission
- LSU Ag Center Seeds to Success Program
- LSU Ag Extension
- LSU Ag Food & Nutrition
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
- Oak Street Health
- Obrien House
- Ochsner Health North
- Open Health Care Clinic – (HAART)
- Our Lady of the Lake North
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- Redesign Schools – Glen Oaks Middle
- Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
- Southern University BR Ag Center of Excellence
- Southern University BR Ag Extension
- Syngenta Corporation
- Top Box
- The Walls Project (EBR Mayor’s Office)
- Geaux Get Healthy
- Baton Roots
- OneRouge
- YMCA (door prize)
