Instead of labeling communities as “food deserts,” Goode Bryant recognized an opportunity for residents to grow their own food on empty plots of land.

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One of Project EATS’ goals is to create community-based food systems that provide both healthy, fresh food and local economic opportunities. Photo: courtesy of Project EATS

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Project EATS launched a project called Prepared Eats, which provides plant-based prepared meals to community members. Photo: Courtesy of Project EATS

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Project EATS Founder Linda Goode Bryant at a farm on Randall’s Island in New York. Photo: Ari Marcopolous 

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Artist Linda Goode Bryant on Creating Food Sovereignty with New York Communities: “Let’s Find the ‘Can’ in ‘Can’t’ ”

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