Thank you for supporting the East Lake Market

P.E.E.R., Inc. aims to empower a thriving, diverse community in the eastern area of Birmingham through resources for healthy living, learning, and working. We do this by connecting people to existing resources and creating new resources to meet needs in the areas of community health, economic development, and education. We aim to enrich the lives of…

al.com – East Lake Market celebrates its 10th anniversary

This article by Joe Songer helps celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the East Lake Farmers Market. Read the article at www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2015/07/eastlake_market_celebrates_its.html See the photo gallery at http://photos.al.com/4558/gallery/eastlake_market_celebrates_10t/index.html#/0

weld – Feast and famine in the deep-fried South

This feature article by Cody Owens features the East Lake Farmers Market and other organizations trying to help the Birmingham community have access to fresh, healthy food. Read the article at weldbham.com/blog/2015/01/20/feast-and-famine-in-the-deep-fried-south

umcna.org – White House highlights Rev. Sally Allocca as a “Champion of Change” for strengthening food security

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, the White House welcomed 11 Champions of Change who have committed themselves to Strengthening Food Security in the United States and around the world. Rev. Sally Allocca was among those recognized. Sally is Executive Director of Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (P.E.E.R., Inc.) and the East Lake Market. Read the article at www.umcna.org/postdetail/122207