NEW: Community Nourishment Project in Norton, VA began July 2023
Want to get involved? Contact Wendy Welch at director@swvagmec.com
Ramsey Southside, Norton, VA
2023 – current
July
To kick off the upcoming school year, GMEC received a grant from the Appalachian Community Fund to buy school supplies for kids at CNP site Ramsey Southside!
September
A local artist showcased his artwork at the September event.
October
Lions & tigers & bears, OH MY! October’s CNP at Ramsey included pumpkin painting, costumes, and a Truck or Treat featuring UVA-Wise students and faculty handing out candy to community members and their families.
November
November’s event included a barbecue meal donated by Crooked Road BBQ Company in Pound, Virginia, along with crafts for the kids, a live band, and boxes of fresh produce donated by Food City for community members to take home free of charge!
December
December’s event ushered in the holiday spirit (literally and figuratively) as UVA-Wise and LMU-DCOM students, along with community volunteers, ran a Christmas market for kids and adults alike to shop for Christmas gifts for free. In addition to shopping, gift wrapping and craft stations, along with healthy snacks, were provided! Special thanks to our usher who ensured everyone crossed the street safely!
Inman Village, Appalachia, VA
2021 – 2023
Main objectives:
- to help doctors in training understand and rise to meet the challenges of their future patients regarding food, housing, and transportation
- to help patients with difficult histories in education and healthcare encounters build trust in the medical community
- to assist people living at Inman with food budgeting and nutrition education, including safe use of local foodways resources and produce recipes and preservation
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 