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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MOTHERLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT AIMS IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN URBAN SETTINGS BY ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO HEALTHY FRESH FOOD WHILE INSPIRING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN URBAN AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OUR VISION IS FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD TO LIVE AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFE.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <ExplanationTxt>THE MOTHERLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT AIMS IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN URBAN SETTINGS BY ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO HEALTHY FRESH FOOD WHILE INSPIRING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN URBAN AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OUR VISION IS FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD TO LIVE AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFE</ExplanationTxt>
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