Apr 12, 2012 | Fresh Foods, Giving, Health Eating
Congratulations to Judith Gragg at Matthew Henson Apartments. She is a recipient of a monthly bag of produce, sponsored by GFMP donors for the Sponsor A Senior Throughout the Year program.
Judith Gragg at Matthew Henson Apartments
Matthew Henson is located in a food desert area. Judith has to depend on family for transportation to the grocery store. She is very appreciate of this monthly service.
Gregory’s Fresh Market Place is sincerely grateful for the support of donors for the “Sponsor a Senior Throughout the Year” program. Through this program, GFMP is able to impact the lives of many seniors throughout our many locations. GFMP could not accomplish this outreach service without donor support.
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Apr 12, 2012 | Fresh Foods, Giving, Health Eating, Independent Living
Gregory’s Fresh Market Place now brings our services to some five thousand senior citizens in the Metropolitan Phoenix area. However, it is still difficult for many of our supporters to fully understand the impact of what we are doing and the difference it is making for seniors in our community.
Gregory’s Fresh Market Place started out believing that there was a need and that it would surely be a benefit to certain social economic segments of the Phoenix population. GFMP did not foresee that the need for what we are doing went well beyond our initial thoughts and we find ourselves in service to a diverse racial, social and economic cross section of the Phoenix area.
Gregory’s Fresh Market Place is doing more than it initially intended, making a bigger difference and exceeding expectations.
The country’s economic difficulties, starting in 2007, have proven to be more devastating to our nation’s growing senior 
population, than we could have ever imagined. And with the possibility of government cutbacks, seniors have been challenged further in attempting to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One major ingredient in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices, something that Gregory’s Fresh Market Place has been able to provide. GFMP brings the farmers’ market to senior citizens residing in independent living facilities. A farmer’s market is set up in the community room or dining room. GFMP’s once a month visits are not only anticipated by the seniors we serve, but they also serve as a social and educational event. Over the last 18 months, we expanded our services to include talks on nutrition, exercise, and tips on easy food preparation. Gregory’s Fresh Market Place is doing more than it initially intended, making a bigger difference and exceeding expectations.
If you would like to visit, join us in volunteering and being a part of making a difference in a senior’s life, or find out how you can support our work, just fill in your information in the form that follows. Of course, if you would like to make a donation, just click on one of the donation buttons on this page.
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Apr 4, 2012 | Fresh Foods, Giving, Independent Living, Sponsors
Congratulations to 4 of the seniors at Phoenix Silvercrest Apartments and Westward Ho Apartments that will receive a complimentary bag of produce each month through December. This outreach program is made possible from the support of donors.
It is not too late to sponsor a senior through the rest of the year by providing them with a monthly bag of fresh fruits and vegetables. Gregory’s Fresh Market Place is accepting donations for the second quarter. We service 5,000 seniors in the greater Phoenix area. Ask me about how you can participate and make a difference in the life of a senior. Thank you
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Mar 4, 2012 | Fresh Foods, healthy eating, Independent Living
We are back in the community this month supporting healthy eating and living, especially for senior citizens. Not all neighborhoods have major supermarkets or access to fresh vegetables and fruits at a reasonable price. This fact is a major challenge for many seniors, whose quality of life and health is greatly depended on eating balanced meals. Gregory’s Fresh Market Place makes it possible for people to get the fresh fruits and vegetables they need right where they live. We bring the market to them!
So far this month we have held our farmers market at these locations in Phoenix.
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Valley Christian Center
Matthew Henson Apartments
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Broadway Terrace Apts
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Matthew Henson Apartments
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Lincoln Family YMCA
One of the facilities that we visited for the first time was Matthew Henson Apartments. The residents were very excited about our visit and our mission to enrich lives through healthy eating. They are looking forward to our next visit on April 5.
We continue to emphasize the significance of providing access to locally gown fresh fruits and vegetables in food desert communities were seniors live. If you would like to support our mission, consider sponsoring one or more seniors for the year. You can find details here . Also check out the rest of our events, scheduled for March.
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Jan 16, 2012 | Giving, Sponsors
Due to the overwhelming response from the “Sponsor a Senior for the Holiday” program, we will launch “Sponsor A Senior Throughout the Year.” The program dates are March 5 – December 31, 2012. For a donation of $100.00, each senior will receive one bag filled with fresh fruits and vegetables monthly, information on eating and staying healthy, and a minimum of 3 food demonstrations and nutrition education/wellness classes. You are invited to join us monthly and meet the senior or seniors your are sponsoring. Please consider sponsoring several senior citizens for the program in GFMP’s 30 locations throughout the Greater Phoenix area. Your gift is fully tax deductible. Just click the donate button. 
To learn more about the “Sponsor A Senior for the Year” program, please call (602) 468-0404 or e-mail me at diana@gregorysfreshmarketplace.com.
Thank you,
Diana Gregory
President and CEO
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