Taylor Scott is Nourishing Community One Fridge at a Time

What were you doing at 26? I was just barely figuring out how to adult. But, Taylor Scott is revolutionizing food access in Richmond, Virginia.

What started as a simple desire to share excess tomatoes from her hydroponic garden has blossomed into RVA Community Fridges, a network of 14 community fridges serving food-apartheid communities. Taylor's infectious enthusiasm and "delusionally optimistic" outlook has transformed the way her community thinks about food security, proving that sometimes the biggest changes start with the smallest seeds.

In this episode, Taylor shares the whirlwind journey of RVA Community Fridges, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a vital community resource, as well as practical insights for turning the spark of an idea into a movement.

Taylor’s story is a powerful reminder that with creativity, determination, and a little bit of "delusional optimism," we all have the power to make a significant impact in our communities.

5 key uplifting lessons:

1. Small acts of generosity can spark significant change in communities.

2. Success can be measured in small, daily victories rather than grand end results.

3. Addressing systemic issues like food apartheid requires creative, community-driven solutions.

4. Embracing "delusional optimism" can help overcome initial doubts and fears.

5. Community involvement and feedback are crucial for sustainable, impactful projects.

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Taylor was nominated by Caroline Scruggs. Check out her wonderful story here.

This week’s opening is by the amazing Julie B. Hughes . Hear her story here.

Let’s keep rising higher together.

💓 Aransas

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