Blair H. Brown, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC
Christopher M. Messenger, MS, TD, LD, CNSC, PhD
Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior
The (Helping Others Prosper Equitably) H.O.P.E. Garden has become a vital source of fresh produce and hands-on nutrition education in Galveston. In response to shrinking local food resources and a supply crisis at St. Vincent’s House, UTMB Health Department of Nutrition Sciences & Health Behavior and its graduate students are expanding the garden through the H.O.P.E. Garden (Growing, Resilience, Opportunity, Wellness & Sustainability) G.R.O.W.S. project. This next phase aims to increase food production, utilize underused land and train future dietitians, all while ensuring families in need continue to have access to nutritious food and a renewed sense of hope.