| Name | Members | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|
| DCCDA: Families, Farmers and Educators United For Healthy Child Development | 12 members | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Douglas County Food Policy Council | 24 members | 2 months |
| Farmers Markets | 57 members | 1 week |
| Growing Food, Growing Health | 58 members | 1 day, 22 hours |
| Lawrence Farm to School Project | 18 members | 1 month |
| Lawrence Fruit Tree Project | 2 members | 1 month |
| Lawrence Local Food | 56 members | 1 week |
| Slow Food Time For Lunch Campaign | 2 members | 1 year, 8 months |
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- Al-Anon - Personal Progress AFG Recurring event Trinity Lutheran Church
- Freedom AA meeting Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church
- Recovery and Wellness Group Recurring event Recovery and Hope Network, 1009 New Hampshire St., Suite C, Lawrence
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