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…
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
This article by Eric Velasco announces the opening of the 2015 Farmers Market Season and highlights the community and service aspects of the East Lake Market. Read article at www.al.com/bhammag/index.ssf/2015/05/east_lake_farmers_market_conti.html
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
This article by Jeremy Gray highlights our Mobile Market bus as way we are trying to make sure everyone has access to fresh and locally grown food. The article also highlights some of our other great programs! Read the article at blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/06/bringing_the_garden_to_gate_ci.html
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
This article by Val Walton tells the story of our Community Kitchen and chef apprenticeship program. Read the article at blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/07/fresh_food_hope_flourish_in_so.html
