Jefferson Street Oasis Community Garden

TO IMPROVE THE FOOD SECURITY AND HEALTH OF INNER CITY SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY TO 1.) BE SELF RELIANT FOR A PORTION OF THEIR OWN FOOD PRODUCTION, 2.) EAT MORE FRESH, HEALTHY, NUTRITIONALLY RICH FOOD, 3.) DEVELOP NEW SKILL SETS IN FOOD PRODUCTION, 4.) IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, AND 5.) ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THE NEIGHBORDHOOD'S WELL-BEING.