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Press Release: Salt Lake City launches fourth year of grants to increase food access, gardening in the community

A close-up of beekeeper, Alex Wonder, wearing protective gear as she checks the health of her bees and their hive.
Alex Wonder checks on the health of her bees and their hive during a Rose Park Bee Club meeting in Salt Lake City. Photo by Ashley Detrick/Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department opened applications for the SLC Food Microgrant program to increase Salt Lakers’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food.

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Community Food Microgrant Spotlight: Proyecto Xilonen: Cultivating Culture

From a backyard garden to classrooms in Glendale, Proyecto Xilonen (pronounced “shee-LOW-nen”) is growing more than food. They’re growing knowledge, resilience, and cultural pride. Thank you, Proyecto Xilonen, for showing Salt Lake City the power of honoring our roots to nourish our future. Read on to learn more about this community leader and a 2025 recipient of our Community Food Microgrant Program.

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