Because all blood is red...
Building community in North County through food sovereignty, education, and art.
A North County community that benefits from equitable investment which will lead to a healthy environment and food ecosystem, quality education, and opportunities for everyone to enjoy the arts.
North St. Louis County zip codes: 63120, 63121, 63133, 63134, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138. 63031, 63033, 63034, and 63042.
Sustained, focused attention to the racial equity issues that impacts North St. Louis County
As we reflect on 2024, we are excited to share the progress A Red Circle has made in serving North St.Louis County. A major milestone this year was the ongoing renovation of the former Hathaway HillsShopping Center in Bellefontaine Neighbors. This space is being transformed into the North CountyCommunity Nexus, a hub for retail, social services, and community engagement. We’ve also started the Damu Smith Liberation Garden, which will serve as a space for food justice and community connection.In addition, our property adjacent to the North County Agricultural Education Center isbeing developed as the new home for our Community Wellness team, and we are thrilled to see this project take shape.At "The Little Red Farmhouse," we’re pleased to announce the full renovation is complete. This space now hosts bread-making and canning classes, Good FoodFridays events, and offers supplies for rent to local farmers, supporting our agricultural community. See our 2024 Annual Report.
Education: We are committed to improving outcomes for North St. Louis County students.Food Sovereignty: We wholeheartedly work for food security and healthy food access in the region.Arts: We creatively support holistic living and educational pursuits through the power of art.
North County Community Nexus, powered byA Red Circle, will bring a community grocery store and healthy living programming to a property that has been vacant for more than 10 years. The store will address our priority concerns of food security to promote healthy outcomes for residents. The businesses will provide essential revenues to a primarily Black community that has faced disinvestment for decades. North County Community Nexus also will provide much needed space for community programming.
Spring is here and A Red Circle is heading outside! Join us for two volunteer opportunities this weekend — prep the Healthy Flavor Community Garden for planting season on Friday, April 3rd at 9 a.m. (351 Chambers Rd, 63137), or help clean up litter at North County Community Nexus on Saturday, April 4th at 9 a.m. (9300 Lewis & Clark Blvd, 63136). Sign up by clicking the link below.
A Red Circle has partnered with People's Harvest to bring vendors together every 1st Saturday of the month at North County Community Nexus (9300 Lewis & Clark Blvd, 63136) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through November. We're looking for sellers of health and wellness goods, handmade products, crafts, and community resources. Vendor spots are $30 for sellers and $10 for resource providers. Apply by clicking the link below or email [email protected] with questions.
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