A recent article in the Jacksonville Times-Union, Poverty, But Obseity: The Hunger Paradox describes the ways in which the lack of nutrition in "energy dense" foods and the availability of healthy food have contributed to a simultaneous obesity epidemic and increasing food insecurity. It's a great article about kids gardens, food security, nutrition, and the growing food movement. Also, take a look at the following video about The Bridge Community Garden. Great things are happening in Jacksonville.
Great Things Happening in Jacksonville