Our Mission

Our mission is to equip underserved children with the knowledge &  
the training to properly feed themselves for a lifetime.

​​Our Goals

• Improve food equity
• Reduce food insecurity by increasing access to nutritious foods through pay what you can farmer’s markets
• Educate children about the benefits of proper nutrition.
• Provide hands-on experience in traditional farming, raised bed farming & hydroponics.
• Provide experience in growing, harvesting and marketing produce in their neighborhood.
• Sponsor/mentor program with USDA , City of Cincinnati/ Hamilton County to help young adults of color purchase land and create an Agriculture business, experience or program 
• Create a SUSTAINABLE produce source in the West End and beyond

"Don’t give them a fish, teach them to fish"

WHY

1. Academic outcome is determined by brain function which is determined by lifestyle habits and environment
2. Health outcomes are determined by proper nutrition or lack thereof  & access to care
3. The diseases & conditions most prevalent in populations living in concentrated poverty zip codes are preventable through proper nutrition and lifestyle habits (exercise & sleep)
4. Lack of knowledge on food, food science & experiential learning
5. Lack of HOME EC classes
6. Land ownership and long term financial security

SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOURCE

• ​Extend Growing Season
  
• Expand West End Gardens
  
• Teach Agriculture 
  
• Freight Farm - grow, feed, sell, repeat

WEST END 

Betts-Longworth Historic District Community Garden Hayes Porter West End Community Garden

SNAP, EBT

Produce Perks

Pay what you can afford

Monthly markets

Year round

​Locally grown

​CANCEL FOOD INSECURITY-ONE STEP AT A TIME

• Step 1 – Teach them to LOVE healthy produce.
• Step 2 – Teach them to LOVE healthy movement.
• Step 3 – Improve grades through building a healthier brain, regular exercise & tutoring.
• Step 4 – Teach them to grow their own food.
• Step 5 – Teach them the entrepreneurial skills of organizing/participating  in farmer’s markets.
• Step 6 – Repeat until there are no more food deserts & food insecurities.

​CANCEL FOOD INSECURITY-ONE CHILD AT A TIME!

Summer Tutoring & Agriculture Camp

• June-August.
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Books, computer use, school supplies & transportation.
• Soil & hydroponic growing, animal care, agritourism activities.
• Entrepreneurial experiences, creating a farmer’s market.
• Clothing & proper footwear for agriculture kids' program​

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CHANGE THE WORLD…
ONE CHILD AT A TIME…
​SPONSOR OUR PROGRAMS!!!

Fruit for the Holiday: Ensuring area students have essential nutrients while schools are closed for long weekends and holiday breaks.

Pay what you can Market:  Fresh, local, affordable, and close. Our markets allow families to purchase $60 of produce for as little as $5.00. in an effort to reduce disease risk and improve outcomes for those experiencing financial difficulties and living in food/nutrient deserts.

Power of Produce: In-school program that teaches students (Title One schools) the outcome of healthy food on their body! Curriculum (prek-12th) is followed by a free farm market, allowing each student to take home $15 worth of produce.​

Sponsor

YOU MAKE THE WORLD BETTER FOR CHILDREN, YOU MAKE IT BETTER FOR EVERYONE.