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Urban farmers work to bring fresh food to southwest Illinois
DEASIA PAIGE, News-Democrat
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1of2Eugenia Alexander is planning to build a creative green safe space for the community serving the city of East Saint Louis at the intersection of Trendley Ave. and 11th St. (Derik Holtmann/Belleville News-Democrat via AP)Derik Holtmann/APShow MoreShow Less
2of2Eugenia Alexander is planning to build a creative green safe space for the community serving the city of East Saint Louis at the intersection of Trendley Ave. and 11th St. (Derik Holtmann/Belleville News-Democrat via AP)Derik Holtmann/APShow MoreShow Less
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) During the beginning of the pandemic, as many people were trying to grasp what exactly COVID-19 was, Eugenia Alexander decided she’d start growing produce for her family and the community at her Glen Carbon home. She thought she needed it for survival. ....

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