Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association - FNIA

08/12/2026

The Frenchtown Farmer’s Market is BACK!

We will have popular, returning vendors and a variety of new vendors from the local area selling their products for the first time, including our own Urban Farmer Training Program graduates.

Our first market will be Saturday, August 29th from 10am – 3pm at the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association (524 N MLK Jr Blvd, Tallahassee, FL).

This is an excellent opportunity to see what changes we’ve made, what new vendors will be joining us, and how you can be more involved in the local food scene here in Tallahassee.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We want to serve the community as best we can, and that begins with listening to each other. Additionally, if you or anyone you know would like to participate as a vendor, please reach out! We are waiving vendor fees for the rest of year to make the market more accessible for everyone, and we would love to have you participate on the vendor side of things.

We hope you’ll join us as we bring everyone back together!

06/12/2026

🚨Application for the Food Advocate Program close TONIGHT at 11:59pm‼️

The program consists of meaningful lectures, hands-on training, and a 6-month community project. Participants will learn the basics of nutrition, food systems, advocacy, and leadership.

If you or someone you know are interested, apply now before it's too late: thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate

06/11/2026

Applications close TOMORROW for our Food Advocate Program!

If you want to bring better food to your neighborhood, consider applying before it's too late!

Over the course of 12 weeks, program participants will learn the basics of nutrition, food systems, advocacy, and leadership through a mix of hands-on training, meaningful mentorship, and a community project of your choosing.

If you or someone you know are interested in advocating for change in your community, this program is designed for you! You can apply at thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate.

06/08/2026

🚨‼️Last chance -- Applications for our Food Advocate Training Program close this Friday, June 12th at midnight!!

If you are interested in advocating for change in your community, you won’t want to miss this.

Over the next 12 weeks, program participants will engage in interactive trainings on nutrition, sustainability, gardening, food policy, and advocacy. They will also be connected with a local food advocate for a six-month mentorship program, ultimately culminating in the completion of a community project of their choice.

If you or someone you know are interested, apply now before it’s too late: thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate

06/04/2026

In case you haven’t heard, our Food Advocate Program is back and accepting applications!

If you are interested in making meaningful change in your community, this is an excellent opportunity to do so through 12 weeks of hands-on training and mentorship in…
• Health & Nutrition
• Sustainable Foods & Gardening
• Food Policy
• Community Engagement
• Marketing
• Project Management Strategies

At the end of your training, you will be tasked with implementing a community project of your own, putting your skills to the test.

If you want to bring real, positive change to your neighborhood, consider joining us this summer. Applications close next week on Friday, June 12. You can apply here: thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate.

The Food Advocate Training Program is a 12-week training with mentorship that equips participants to lead food security efforts & build healthier communities.

06/02/2026

https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/south-tallahassee/free-summer-meals-available-for-tallahassee-kids-18-and-under

The purpose of the service is to fill the gap that families face during the summer when their children stop receiving breakfast and lunch.

06/01/2026

🌱☀️Are you interested in learning more about nutrition, food systems, advocacy, and leadership? You can do just that in our upcoming Food Advocate Program!

Over the course of 12 weeks, you will participate in hands-on training and meaningful mentorship alongside fellow community advocates and local food experts to prepare you for your own community project.

You won’t just learn how to advocate for your community -- you’ll be actively doing it.

If you are interested, don't hesitate to apply! Applications close June 12th.

05/27/2026

If you want to bring better food to your neighborhood, consider joining us this summer for our Food Advocate Program!

Over the course of 12 weeks, you will be taught the basics of nutrition, food systems, advocacy, and leadership through a mix of hands-on training, meaningful mentorship, and a community project of your choosing.

If you or someone you know are interested in advocating for change in your community, this program is designed for you. You can learn more at thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate.

05/25/2026

In case you missed it… Our Food Advocate Program is back!

Over the course of 12 weeks, participants will engage in interactive training about nutrition, sustainability, gardening, food policy, and advocacy. Participants will also be connected with a local food advocate for a six-month mentorship program which culminates in a community project of their choosing.

The FNIA is dedicated to equipping our community members with the tools to inspire healthier lifestyles, support food security initiatives, and drive meaningful change. The Food Advocacy Program is just one more way to do so.

If you or someone you know are interested in learning more, you can do so at our website: thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate.

05/21/2026

We are excited to announce the details for this year’s Food Advocate Program!

Starting June 17th, program participants will meet every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm to engage in meaningful lectures and hands-on training with local food experts to learn more about how we, as community members, can advance food accessibility in our neighborhoods.

Over 12 weeks, these meetings will cover the basics of nutrition, food systems, advocacy, and leadership, with a focus on practical applications in the greater Tallahassee area, ultimately concluding in a six-month mentorship and sponsored community project.

If you or someone you know are interested in making a meaningful contribution to your own education and your community, you can apply now: thrivetlh.org/foodadvocate.