2021

Soil Born Farms’ mission is to create an urban agriculture and education project that empowers people to participate in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment and grows a sustainable community. Our 55-acre organic farm is a regional center for education about food, health and the environment. Soil Born Farms’ work has elevated awareness of urban food production as a means for improving individual health, neighborhood cohesion and environmental stewardship.

We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to growing food to nourish people, community and the Earth; TO BUILD wellness and resiliency in Twin Cities neighborhoods; TO EMPOWER and engage marginalized groups and urban agriculture farms; TO PROVIDE education, job training and advocacy for food system change. We don't just give a fish or teach to fish/grow food-we empower anyone to learn how to fish in any circumstance, how to make or fix the fishing pole and how to teach others by spreading wealth.

Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission is for Santa Cruz County to be a community working together to end hunger through healthy food, education and leadership.

Second Chance Foods elevates the health of people and the planet by recovering nutrient dense food from local sources, and providing it to organizations that address hunger, in order to break the cycle of wasted food and food insecurity.

The mission of The Salem Pantry is to eradicate hunger in the Salem community by
providing residents in need with nutritious foods in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. In operation since 1991, The Salem Pantry currently provides food to residents of Salem weekly through mobile distribution sites, plus deliveries to home bound individuals and households that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Organic Farmers Association provides a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers. We achieve this by developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers; strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and organic farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farm organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations.

The Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to assure an abundant and diverse supply of local seeds for the Rocky Mountain region through education, networking, and establishing community-based models of seed stewardship. People are waking up to the vital importance of seeds, and a seed saving movement is growing around the world to revive this ancient practice. Through our programs, we help communities collect, preserve, and share their own unique and adapted seeds.

Hope Farms is a vibrant greenspace that serves as a neighborhood catalyst, promoting a culture of health and community empowerment in a blighted, low-income community. With its holistic approach to health and community development, Hope Farms is transforming the struggling Sunnyside area through grassroots initiatives and environmental awareness.

We prepare and home-deliver meals to neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, kidney/heart/lung disease, and other chronic illnesses throughout Colorado. The meals we provide are medically tailored as they are approved by a registered dietitian and use evidence-based guidelines to ensure positive health outcomes. We tailor our meals to meet the individual and medical dietary needs of our clients, combining medical diets (i.e. renal-friendly, heart-healthy), with modifications for allergies (i.e. gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free), side-effects, medications (i.e.

Pie Ranch’s mission is to cultivate a healthy and just food system from seed to table through food education, farmer pathways, and regional partnerships. We are on a mission to create a different pie that benefits everyone equally. Through our support for early-stage farmers, youth education, and food systems projects, we are developing a model of economically sustainable regenerative farms that honor the land, promote joy and healing, and will create abundance for future generations.