Nutrition incentive programs are growing in Indiana, expanding into grocery stores
Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating markets. Now, it's expanding into grocery stores.
South East (46803, 46806)
Zip Codes: 46803, 46806, 46816 South East Fort Wayne is the most diverse quadrant of the city. Home to a wide variety of cultures, languages, cuisines, and churches, its family-run restaurants and grocery stores will take you on a journey around the world. From August-September 2021, this quadrant is the focus of Input's community journalism program called Voices of South East, made possible by support from the Foellinger Foundation. For two months, Input will be producing weekly stories that generate conversations around assets, challenges, and opportunities in South East—as determined by residents themselves. Voices of South East is part of Issue Media Group's national On the Ground series. Previous On the Ground programs have taken place in Fort Wayne, Memphis, Tampa, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Cincinnati, Flint, and Detroit.
Voices of South East: Yoga classes bring self-love, healing from trauma to South East neighborhoods
"This is a community where a lot of people know each other, but everybody’s been traumatized, so when you come to yoga, you can get on your mat and work through that."
Voices of South East: Longtime residents weigh in on the community’s assets and future developments
Community leaders weigh in on assets in the 46803 and 46806 zip codes and their hopes for the area's future.
What is United Front? Details on a race and implicit bias training program developing in Fort Wayne
Formed in response to last summer’s protests, United Front has been gaining traction in Fort Wayne and beyond. We explore its successes, challenges, and plans for the future.
Looking for custom, industrial-style furniture? Check out Fort Wayne Industrial Revolution
Engineer Lee Hoffmeier shares how his table-making hobby is attracting buyers across the U.S.
How strong is Fort Wayne’s ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and local businesses?
Start Fort Wayne is developing Allen County's first comprehensive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy, and it starts with collecting data.
Meet Voices of South East Project Editor: Angelica Robinson
From August-September 2021, Input Fort Wayne is launching a new weekly series of stories called Voices of South East. To get started, we'd like to introduce you to our Project Editor, Angelica Robinson.
#PlacesofNEI: 25 ‘LoveSeat’ sculptures are on display downtown thanks to Humane Fort Wayne
"All 25 LoveSeats are now on display throughout Downtown Fort Wayne for you to enjoy with your friends and family with furry ones included!"
What is the state of public transit in Fort Wayne?
"It could really enhance access to opportunity and equity for all citizens of Fort Wayne if we’re willing to invest and make it great.”
Partner Partner Content Fort Wayne families are adding more fruits and vegetables to their diets thanks to HEAL Markets
“If you give opportunity and access, it’s not that difficult to get people onboard with having a healthier diet.”
