#HumansofUCSC 🥕🥦🥒 "How can one advocate for issues like gender equality or racial justice if they aren’t having their fundamental needs met?” ___ UC Santa Cruz fourth year undergrad Eric Medina (double majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology and Latin American and Latino studies) has received a $15,000 public service scholarship to reinvigorate the garden at oakescollege which will increase student access to healthy foods. Medina and other members of the garden want the renewed Oakes Garden to be a place where students can learn about sustainable gardening practices and be a hub for dialogue and action on issues related to food security for students on campus. Medina sees the garden as a space that will build community and empower students from diverse backgrounds. ___ #ucsc #ucsantacruz #foodwhat foodwhatfarm #foodjustice #sustainability #gardenlife