Whole Cities is awarding 10 community-directed organizations an average of $19,895 each to advance community health through our Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant. It’s a $198,950 investment in locally led initiatives that spans all five wards in Newark, New Jersey!

As our new President and Chairperson, Alyssa Vescio is known for her emphasis on authenticity, connectivity and collective strength. We recently sat down with Alyssa to talk about her path to Whole Foods Market Foundation, her experiences visiting community partners, and what’s on the horizon.

Our programs have been helping individuals and their communities thrive for many years, and that work isn’t changing. It’s evolving.