Henderson-based Green Rural Redevelopment Organization – GRRO – is partnering with several other groups to host a Rural Health Day Fair Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
As GRRO co-founder Ardis Crews explained, the national celebration of Rural Health Day occurs each year on the third Thursday of November. And this year, GRRO is making the celebration local.
In addition to the farmers market, partners include Duke University Rural Health Equity Hub, and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
More than 30 vendors will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to share information, resources and more with participants.
And GRRO will share food boxes, filled with healthy fresh options with all participants as well, Crews said on Wednesday’s TownTalk.
“One of the things we believe here at GRRO is that food is medicine, so certainly that which you consume is important,” she said.
There are so many health conditions that could be corrected by good food and healthy living, Crews said, adding that addressing other things that affect health – like mental health, for example – could prevent problems from arising.
“One must take a holistic approach to health,” she said, “and that includes all the determinants of health.”
Crews said she and husband Henry are honored and humbled to serve the community through GRRO. Originally interested in housing, Crews said GRRO’s focus turned to food availability in the community.
“This is my best life,” she said. “I love being in Henderson, I love being in Vance County and I love what I do. I just wish we had the capacity to do more.”
In a press release, GRRO Executive Director Henry Crews said, “National Rural Health Day was founded by the national organization of the State Office of Rural Health. It’s about honoring the people and places that sustain the Power of Rural. We are proud to celebrate the providers, partners, and residents who are creating a healthier, more vibrant future for our rural communities. GRRO is all about ‘Rural’ and we’re grateful for the people and organizations that are helping us make this work possible.”
Come out to the farmers market, 210 Southpark Dr. to learn more about rural health resources and opportunities.
Learn more at https://www.grronc.org/
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