FOOD POWER EDUCATE. GROW. STORE. 639 ROCKDALE AVE, AVONDALE FIREHOUSE
deep histor y o f re d l i n i n g
t he s e re s i d e n t s t e n d t o b e m o re d e t a c he d f ro m t he l a b o r m a r ke t
high density of african americans lim it e d p u b lic t ra n s p o r t a t io n la c k o f a c c e s a b il i t y t o g ro c e r y ( a f f o rd a b l e p ro d u c e )
l o we r i n c o m e n e i g b o r ho o d s
p ove r t y
c o m p l ex + dif ficult to u n d e rs t a n d
f o o d d e se r t urban s t ru c t u re immense amount of fast food re s t a u ra n t s
not many f o o d o p ti o n s for people w it h d ie t r y re s t r ic t i o s
Two o r m o re bodegas a re u s u a l l y counted as one g ro c e r y
o ve r p r i c e d he a l t hy f o o d s
he a l th
c he a p p ro c e s s e d foods high in fat + sugar
issues may include selfi m a g e , g ro u p m e m b e rs h i p + attitudes
wo r ks ho p s ( f o r yo u t h + p a re n t s )
Food Power is a project that brings awareness to the current state of food insecurtiy in todays society. A pattern seen in urban communities throughout the world, and a topic many tend to brush off due to its multitude of complexities. How might we combat this issue of food insecurity within food desserts in urban and rural areas? This was one of many questions that started the capstone journey. As you read through, you will notice the proposal will highlight Avondale, one of Cincinnati’s gem. A neighborhood with a rich history, but has sadly been rejected and that poignancy is visible today seen as a food desert. Food Power revitalizes Avondale’s community by empowering the residents in a hollistic way through the fight of food insecurity.
According
population suffers from moderate to food in insecurity tosever the UN 2019,
36% of the world’s population suffers from moderate to severe food insecurity
Meanwhile in the US,
13%In the US,
of households were (United Way, 2019) food insecure. 13% of households were food insecure
that’s 1 in 8 individuals. 3
that’s 1 in 8 individuals
Ohio exceeds the national average of 13%,
14.8%
with of households food insecure. (USDA, 2017)
Me a n while,
Meanwhile,
17.2% of Hamilton Count y suf fers from food insec urit y -
17.2% of Hamilton County suffers from food insecurity -
13 9,170 pe o pl e . ( Fre e s t o re Foodbank, 2019)
139,170 people. Freestore Foodbank, 2019
Impac t of C OV ID -19 Pandemic S i nce the o utbre a k o f the COVID -19 pandemic, f ood i ns e curit y h as s everel y i nc reas ed in the United S t ates w ith the ma jo rit y impa ct amo ngs t hous eholds w ith ch ild re n . It’s e stimate d th a t the number of pe o ple e xpe rie n cin g fo o d in se curit y in 2020 would inc reas e by over 17 mi l l i on, in cluding near ly 7 mi l lio n ch ildre n . Th is in dica tio n w o uld mean t hat 1 in 6 of the peopl e w o uld e xpe rie n ce food ins ecur it y, in cludin g 1 i n 4 of c hi l dren.
P l a c e s w i t h hi g he r r a t e s o f f o o d i n s e cu rit y be fore COV ID - 19 w i l l c o n t i n u e t o h a ve hi g her r a tes of food i n s e c u r i t y. P l a c e s w i t h hi g he r n u m b e r s o f food -insecu r e pe op l e b e f o re C OV ID - 19 w i l l c o n t i n u e to h av e h ighe r a m o u n t s o f f o o d - i n s e c u re p eople . P l a c e s w i t h l o we r r a t e s o f f o o d i n se cu rit y be fore C OV ID - 19 w i l l s e e t he l a rg e st i n c rea ses in food i n s e c u r i t y ( t ho u g h t he y w i l l g e n e rally s t i l l h a ve re l a t i ve l y l o w e r rate s ).
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Food insecurity is the problem. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, households are being effected even more, making access more difficult to retrieve an abundant amount of affordable produce.
FOOD INSECURITY A household-level economic condition when someone has limited access or lacks sufficient quantities of affordable fresh produce.
FOOD WASTE wasted through all stages of producing, processing, retailing and consuming
“America wastes roughly 40 percent of its food. Of the estimated 125 to 160 billion pounds of food that goes to waste every year, much of it is perfectly edible and nutritious” (foodprint.org)
40% of US food is wasted annually
Since food is the largest component of municiple waste, it will impact our atmosphere. Food breaks down to form methane (greenhouse gas thats 86x powerful than co2) which will create more air pollution (www.epa.gov)
grocery hight poverty rates high rates with residents with no access to vehicles
639 Rockdale Ave, Avondale Firehouse
How might we take advantage of food waste to reduce food insecurity within the Avondale community?
MIND
SOUL
EDUCATE
GROW
NUTRITIONAL COOKING CLASSES
COMMUNITY FARM
P R OV I D I N G ACCE SS TO A F F O R DA B LE P R O DUCE THROU GH A R E USA B LE SYST E M T HAT TA K E S A D VA N TAGE OF FOOD WAS TE. T HE R E U S A B L E SYST E M I S COM P O S E D OF T H R E E COM P ONENTS: E D U CAT I N G T H R O U GH NUT R I T I O NA L CO O K I NG C L ASS ES, GR OW I N G T HR O U GH A COMMUNI T Y FA R M A N D STORING T HR O U GH A F O O D B A NK.
BODY STORE FOOD BANK
NUTRITIONAL COOKING CLASSES
COMMUNITY FARM
FOOD BANK
The space will be set up similar to a culinary school kitchen. All classes will focus on the fundamentals of nutrition while acknowleding food waste, especially ugly foods. Classes will be offered on a weekly basis with flexible schedules.
The space will be located adjacent of building (Avondale Firehouse). Farm will be led by community members. These members will be in charge of what produce is grown, the layout of farm and produce distribution.
The food bank will be located on the first floor and second floor of the building. The second floor will be set up marketstyle for quick and easy access. The first floor will be meant for long term in storage-like refriderators and freezers.
Board Members Head of sponsors, partnerships with buisnesses and program development
Receptionist Head of program maintainance + communications
Community Members
Head of community farm and food storage
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Non-fast food restaurants
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Elementary School
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Church
CL O P SE XIM RO ITY
Church
CENTER Church
Boys & Girls Club UC Medical Campus
Xavier University
Church
where does the food waste come from?
639 Rockdale Ave Avondale, Firehouse Building Overview: It was built in 1898 for Engine Company 32 and renovated in 1981 into a corporate office Neighborhood Demographics: The Avondale population is about 12,000 with a median household income of $18,000 and median family income of 30,000. Square Footage: The building has three floors with a total square footage of about 9,600
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FIREHOUSE VICINITY MAPS
1853
Stephen Burton called the district Avondale
1795
Samuel Robinson purchased existing land of present-day Avondale
1864
1870 -1890 1898 community plagued by burglaries, vagrants, public drunkenness, & brawling
Engine 32 fire station built by architect Henry Siter
1896
1903
Avondale name is permanently established
Avondale annexed by city of Cincinnati to improve police & fire protection
1920’s -1945 Avondale has a predominantly Jewish population
After streetcar lines are laid, German Jews start migrating from West End & Clifton neighborhoods
1940
After Mill constructi displaced
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1960’s
WWII ended
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North Avondale / Association formed
1948
The Greater Cincinnati Urban League was founded
1967
1968
MLK Death / more riots flare up from existing tensions
Unemployment, abusive policing and poor housing conditions lead to riots amongst Blacks
1980
1981
Engine 32 building renovated into corporate office
The Avondale Redevelopment Corporation (ARC) was established
2021
Engine 32 abandoned for unidentified amount of years
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First Level / Lobby Area
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Inlaid Lights on Timber Click-On Batton System
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Light Fitting
Mounting Track
Light Fixture
Second Level / Market-style Food Bank
Second Level / Kitchen
Third Floor / Multi-functional Space
Graphic Representation of Avondale’s Past + Present