Funders to approach for Belmont Food Collaborative Inc

The mission of the Belmont Food Collaborative is to promote the good health of the citizens of Belmont, MA and surrounding communities and to enhance the quality of life in that area by providing education and information about healthy, active lifestyle choices to people of all ages, abilities and means; by increasing the availability of fresh, locally produced foods within walking or bicycling distance; by helping people in need to obtain fresh, healthy foods; and by promoting and supporting local, sustainable agriculture and home vegetable gardening. The BFC intends to carry out its mission primarily through 4 activities: 1) education of the public about various aspects of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle and the importance of local, sustainable agriculture; 2) dissemination of information through a website and a periodic newsletter relating to healthy eating and lifestyles; 3) operation of a community farmers' market; and 4) providing assistance to individuals in…