Most newly arrived immigrants find it difficult to access fresh foods in the food markets and grocery markets.
Newly arrived immigrants do not have the financial resources to buy fresh farm food and rely on food pantry food which is often wasted due to the food taste being different than what they are used to eating back home
The language barrier also poses a great challenge to the newly arrived immigrants to be able access food, find jobs and be easily integrated into the community.
This in the long-run posses serious challenges to their health, social life-styles and financial sustainability as new immigrants.
Engaged with communal farming in a small backyard farm since March 2021
Currently growing tomatoes (botanical name is solanum lycopersicum), okra (botanical name is abelmoschus esculentus), sweet corn(botanical name is Zealand mays convar saccharata), pepper(botanical name is capsicum), eggplant (botanical name is solarium melongena)
Served a total of 15 families including 10 children new immigrants
We collaborate with local communities to establish community gardens where volunteers come together to cultivate crops. These gardens serve as hubs of solidarity and productivity, where people from all walks of life work side by side to grow fresh produce.
We provide resources and support to individuals interested in starting their own backyard gardens. Whether you have acres of land or just a few plots on your balcony, everyone can play a part in growing food for those in need.
Once the crops are ready for harvest, we facilitate donations to local food banks, shelters, and organizations serving homeless and hungry individuals. By connecting growers with those in need, we ensure that fresh, nutritious food reaches those who need it most.
Community Gardens
Backyard Gardening
Harvest Donations
Improve Food Accessibility
Enhance Health and Well-being
Foster Community Integration
Engagement & Education
Communal Farms
Cultivation & Maintenance
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