Local Hero: Julie Rappaport Makes Life Better In St. Louis Park

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Sharon Lehrman who nominated Julie Rappaport of St. Louis Park.

Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.

Local hero’s full name

Julie Rappaport

Local hero’s home state

Minnesota

Local hero’s Patch

St. Louis Park

How do you know the local hero?

Friend and fellow board member of SEEDS FEEDS,

What does the local hero do?

In 2015 Julie founded a non-profit called SEEDS FEEDS. Its mission is to address the nutrition and health needs of hungry children, families, and elders in St. Louis Park and adjacent communities.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Julie's creativity, passion, and dedication are unbounded. Since its inception SEEDS FEEDS has inspired or helped install over 145 garden beds, taught over 8,000 youth, trained almost 100 interns and apprentices, and harvested and donated over 72,000 pounds of food.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

She is a fierce advocate for social justice. She is tenacious and doesn't take no for an answer!

Thank you for all you do, Julie Rappaport!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.