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On today's episode we chat with Joan Clayton Davis and Amy Dunlap. Amy coordinates the Master Gardeners of Davidson County Program. While Mrs.
Joan Clayton Davis a Master Gardener volunteer facilitates educational workshops and sessions through the county. Amy and Joan discuss various ways to start and maintain different types of gardens on limited budgets.  

On today's episode we chat with
Emily Chadwick of Family & Children’s Services. Family & Children’s Service
offers more than a dozen different services creating a safety net to ensure
that all children and families can be safe and healthy, especially those who
“fall through the cracks” of traditional social services. They offer services
in counseling and crisis services, child welfare and community services, and
health care access.

On today's episode we converse with Sarai` Tovar from The Branch of Nashville. The Branch is a food pantry that provides fresh, nutritious food to over 1,000 families living in greater Nashville. They also have an ESL program that teaches adult learners to speak and write competently in English.

On today's episode we chat with Anna Luttrell of the Tennessee Justice Center. The Tennessee Justice Center advocates for families by ensuring access to affordable healthcare, expanding food security, and protect and promote programs that are vital to children's health by educating and mobilize support for polices to ensure all children thrive. 

We sit down have a candid conversion with Brittany Tolbert, Program Director of “Wraparound services” at The Store.  The Store operates as a year-round free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. There is no charge to those referred or to the people and agencies that send them. They may shop for food to supplement their income during times of crisis and as they work toward self-sufficiency.

Each episode this season is a reflection of resources, programs, and things to know in Davidson County. Please share any helpful and resourceful with others. All resource information will be shared on our Facebook page, UT/TSU Extension -Davidson County. Thanks for listening!!!