Supporting Mindful Eating in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Our Advisory Board is composed of accomplished leaders, innovators, and experts from a diverse range of industries. Each member brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to our mission. Their guidance plays a critical role in shaping our vision, ensuring sound decision-making, and driving long-term success.
Ending Food Insecurity and Improving Health in the Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands face a food and health crisis. Nearly 97% of food is imported and the high cost of living makes fresh, locally grown produce unaffordable for many families. This has led to alarming rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease — all leading causes of death in the region.
By supporting the Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community (MEBC) initiative, you can help reduce food insecurity, improve community health and build a sustainable food system for future generations.
What Is the Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community Initiative?
Launched in 2022 by BCA Global with support from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), MEBC initiative empowers Virgin Islands communities to adopt healthier, more sustainable food practices.
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community, the program ensures equitable access to healthy food and helps eliminate hunger and poverty through education, farming, and mindful eating.
Our Impact in the U.S. Virgin Islands
When you donate to BCA Global, you:
- Support us continuing our mindful eating initiatives in other communities
- Create healthier communities and families by increasing access to nutritious
meals - Train youth ambassadors to create a healthier future for their communities
- Support sustainable farming initiatives that reduce reliance on imported foods.
Why Your Donation Matters
When you donate to BCA Global, you:
- Support us continuing our mindful eating initiatives in other communities
- Create healthier communities and families by increasing access to nutritious
meals - Train youth ambassadors to create a healthier future for their communities
- Support sustainable farming initiatives that reduce reliance on imported foods.
Be Part of the Solution
The MEBC initiative is proof that communities can come together to improve regional health and food security through sustainable farming. But the work is just beginning — and with your help, we can expand our MEBC initiative’s reach to additional communities.