At SENT, Inc., we are committed to promoting the well-being of our community. Our Community Wellness initiatives focus on providing access to healthy food resources and fostering a culture of wellness.
Hi-Crest ranks 4 out of 5 for food insecurity. This means many families here struggle to get enough healthy food.
The nearest grocery stores to Avondale East are at least a mile away. Many families do not have a car to get there. The west side of Hi-Crest has only one bus stop, and it sits right outside SENT's building. Hi-Crest is a food desert, a transportation desert, and a childcare desert.
Hi-Crest has carried these labels for as long as the city has tracked them, until now. Thanks in large part to SENT's work, the 2024 Health Map now rates the East side of Hi-Crest as a "healthy" neighborhood. The West side is still rated "at risk." There is still work to do, both to protect these gains and to keep moving forward.
These numbers show why community health and healthy food matter so much. The Southside Filling Station works to meet this need in Hi-Crest.
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
― Mother Teresa ―
The SE Topeka Market is paused right now, but it plays a big role in our community. It works like a farmer's market and offers:
- Fresh food bundles, like fruits, veggies, and meat, at lower prices
- A place for local businesses to show their products and services
- A hub where residents can connect with community resources
LOOKING AHEAD: We look forward to bringing back the monthly SE Topeka Market as we keep growing our Community Wellness work.
