The recipient entity's physical address:
           931 HUSBAND STREET
BAKER, LA 70714

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           931 HUSBAND STREET
BAKER, LA 70714

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2299

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Governing Board of Directors
Brenda G. Jackson P. O. Box 861, Baker, LA 70714
Jeremiah Wilson 517 W Magnolia Drive, Baker, LA 70714
Kermit Johnson IV 13800 Alba Drive, Baker, LA 70714
Michael Willis 1002 Shilo Avenue, APT B., Baker, LA 70714
Sandra Hickman 4602 Chapeau Drive, Baker, LA 70714
Sherri Hill Collins 4311 Chapeau Drive, Baker, LA 70714
Sylvia Smith 859 E Versailles Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70819

Executive Director
Toni Jackson 931 Husband Street, Baker, LA 70714

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Farmer’s Market and Healthy PLATE (People Living Actively Through Teaching and Engagement) Initiative is a community-driven program designed to improve nutrition, wellness, and health equity for families, youth, and seniors in Baker, Zachary, and Scotlandville. By addressing multiple social determinants of health, including food access, health literacy, education, economic stability, and social connectedness, the initiative empowers residents to make sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices while strengthening community resilience.

The Farmer’s Market provides access to fresh, affordable, and locally sourced foods in neighborhoods where healthy options are limited. By partnering with local farmers and small businesses, the market addresses food insecurity, supports economic stability, and fosters social and community networks. Beyond food access, the market offers opportunities for community engagement, health education, and intergenerational connection, creating a welcoming space for families to gather, learn, and build relationships.

Complementing the market, the Healthy PLATE Initiative provides hands-on education, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities that improve nutrition knowledge and health literacy. Through interactive workshops, cooking demonstrations, and community engagement activities, participants learn to plan balanced meals, prepare nutritious foods, understand portion sizes, and adopt healthier lifestyles. Youth participants gain mentorship, exposure to personal growth pathways, and guidance to support long-term wellness and economic mobility.

Together, the Farmer’s Market and Healthy PLATE Initiative create an integrated approach to wellness by combining direct access to healthy foods with practical knowledge, mentorship, and community engagement. This dual model addresses barriers related to cost, knowledge, and opportunity while fostering supportive social networks. Program outcomes, including improved nutrition knowledge, confidence in preparing healthy meals, and increased engagement with local food systems, are tracked through participation metrics and follow-up assessments.

By addressing social determinants of health in a holistic way, this initiative strengthens health equity, promotes sustainable behavior change, and demonstrates measurable community impact. It serves as a model for integrated, community-based strategies that empower residents, enhance quality of life, and create lasting, positive change in underserved communities.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The public purpose of Future Seed’s Farmer’s Market and Healthy PLATE (People Living Actively Through Teaching and Engagement) Initiative is to improve health, nutrition, and wellness outcomes for underserved communities in Baker, Zachary, and Scotlandville by addressing critical social determinants of health. The initiative increases access to fresh, affordable, and locally sourced foods, provides education and mentorship on healthy lifestyle practices, and strengthens social and community networks.

By combining direct food access with hands-on nutrition education, skill-building workshops, and community engagement, the program aims to reduce barriers related to food insecurity, limited health literacy, and lack of youth mentorship opportunities. State funding will enable the initiative to deliver programming that empowers participants of all ages to make informed decisions about nutrition, develop sustainable healthy habits, and build resilience in their families and neighborhoods.

The initiative’s public purpose aligns with broader community health and equity goals by targeting measurable improvements in nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and participation in local food systems. It also supports economic stability by connecting local farmers and small businesses with the community, fostering local economic growth while addressing critical health needs.

Ultimately, the program seeks to create long-term, sustainable impact by cultivating healthier residents, stronger families, and more connected communities. Funding will directly support program materials, supplies, and workshops, ensuring that all activities are accessible, effective, and outcome-driven.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goal 1: Increase access to nutritious foods

Objective 1a: Operate a local Farmer’s Market providing fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy foods to neighborhoods with limited food access.
Objective 1b: Partner with local farmers and small businesses to strengthen economic opportunities while promoting community health.

Goal 2: Improve health literacy and nutrition knowledge

Objective 2a: Conduct hands-on workshops and cooking demonstrations teaching meal planning, portion control, and food preparation.
Objective 2b: Provide educational materials and resources to families, youth, and seniors to reinforce learning and promote long-term behavior change.

Goal 3: Promote youth mentorship and community engagement

Objective 3a: Integrate youth participants into interactive, skill-building activities that support personal growth, leadership, and economic mobility.
Objective 3b: Foster family and intergenerational engagement through community events, promoting social connectedness and shared learning.

Goal 4: Measure impact and outcomes

Objective 4a: Track program participation, attendance, and engagement through logs and assessments.
Objective 4b: Evaluate changes in nutrition knowledge, confidence in preparing healthy meals, and engagement with local food systems.

Through these goals and objectives, the program addresses social determinants of health, improves overall community wellness, and empowers residents to adopt sustainable, healthy behaviors while strengthening social and economic networks.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Six months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 n/a
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 n/a

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  n/a

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               n/a

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               n/a

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                n/a

          What is the nature of the relationship?  n/a

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 n/a

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               n/a


Contact Information
name:  Dr. Toni Jackson 
                                       address:  931 Husband Street
Baker, LA 70714
                                       phone:  225-754-2929
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  futureseedla@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director