2024–25 · City-wide
Public kitchens and food centers in Dorchester
Create more public kitchens and food centers, especially in Dorchester, offering fresh, healthier, less processed food and more ingredient choices.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
There should be more public kitchens and food centers in Boston, especially in Dorchester. These spaces should offer more fresh foods, provide healthier less processed options, and more options for ingredients people can choose from.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 2, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- City-sponsored workshop
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Food access
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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