LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A grocery and farm in the Historic Westside faces an uncertain future as federal grant applications and funding remains in limbo.
FOX5 has covered the growth of the Obodo Collective in the Historic Westside, which helps provide fresh fruits and vegetables, works to teach families to grow their own produce, and sell the harvest at a low cost from their grocery store.
Community leaders refer to this area as a “food desert”: a geographical area that lacks grocery stores and fresh produce for its population.
The Collective has helped more than 1,000 families with eviction diversion resources and even rent and utility aid, according to Executive Director Tameka Henry. The farm has grown 2,000 pounds of food in its five years.
“You just don’t know the lives that you will impact, so that’s why it’s important for us to continue to be here,” Henry said.
The Obodo Collective is supported by donations and partnerships with local government agencies. It also relies on critical federal grant funding.
With government programs in flux, the Collective has had to re-submit at least one grant application. While waiting for word of approval, reserves have dwindled to two more months of operations.
“It’s challenging to think of what that means for a community that’s been overlooked for so long,” Henry said. “With students who rely on the meals that they get when they are in school… it’s summertime now, what does that mean for those families?” she said.
Henry was recently elected as a CCSD School Board Trustee. She has heard of countless stories from families struggling to put food on the table where schools refer families to the Obodo Collective for help.
“There’s no way we can give up. We know the impact that’s been made,” Henry said.
A donor has agreed to match $50,000 in community support, which has given hope for funding.
Henry also hopes for community members to shed light on various grants, or even help with writing grant applications.
People can also support the Collective through shopping, taking classes, or even volunteering, Henry said.
For more information, head to this website: Obodo Collective
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