Femeika Elliott is a dedicated food activist and social entrepreneur based in Knoxville, Tennessee, committed to addressing health disparities and promoting food justice within marginalized communities. Her initiatives focus on increasing access to nutritious food, enhancing maternal health, and preserving cultural heritage.
Meik Meals
In 2019, Elliott founded Meik Meals, a meal-prepping service designed to help individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals through stress-free, affordable, and flavorful meals. By offering customizable meal plans, Meik Meals empowers clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing quality or taste.
The Lotus Program Experience
Building upon her passion for holistic wellness, Elliott launched The Lotus Program Experience in 2022. This initiative provides post-birth meal services and wellness support for mothers, emphasizing holistic recovery and mindfulness. The program addresses critical health issues within the Black community, such as mental health and postpartum care, by nurturing mothers during their recovery journey.
Rooted East Knoxville Collective
In 2022, Elliott co-founded the Rooted East Knoxville Collective to tackle food inequities in East Knoxville. The collective focuses on recreating the local food landscape by increasing access to fresh produce and empowering residents to grow their own food. Through community gardens and educational programs, Rooted East Knoxville fosters self-sufficiency and addresses systemic issues related to food apartheid.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Elliott’s dedication to social justice extends to her role as co-founder of the Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference, where she champions maternal health statewide. Her background in social work, whole foods education, sacred medicine, and ancestral practices informs her holistic approach to community advocacy. As the former Chief Operating Officer for the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance, she continued to promote Black health, liberation, and restoration.
Through her multifaceted initiatives, Femeika Elliott remains at the forefront of efforts to empower marginalized communities in Knoxville, fostering resilience and promoting equitable access to health and wellness resources.