Coastal Roots Farm

Access to fresh food should be a right, not a privilege for those with means. Yet in San Diego, 1 in 4 still face food insecurity. At Coastal Roots Farm, we’re not only feeding our community - we’re cultivating a sustainable future. Each year we feed over 45,000 neighbors, donating the vast majority to those in need. We’re tackling climate challenges head-on with earth-friendly practices that nourish both people and planet. And by welcoming over 10,000 youth to the Farm each year, we’re cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards. Rooted in Jewish tradition, we honor the deep connection between Adam (human) and Adamah (land), fostering a vibrant Jewish community and inviting people of all backgrounds to join us in caring for our community and our planet. This holiday season, we’re raising $200,000 to continue this important work. Every gift received before December 31st – whether $5 or $500 – is being matched. Together, we can grow a future where everyone thrives. Donate today. https://lnkd.in/gjBYC5Xj

What a day! Our 12th Annual Sukkot Harvest Festival brought nearly 900 attendees together to celebrate the bounty of the Farm and the spirit of Sukkot, a Jewish holiday about gratitude, welcoming the stranger, and creating a sense of unity under one big tent—values deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and core to who we are as an organization. One guest shared, “I cried four times within the first 45 minutes then another two times—it’s what this world should be!" From farm tours to yoga and meditation, live music to the libation station, cooking, face painting, and more, we're grateful to everyone who joined us to connect, learn, and share in this meaningful celebration and tradition.??? Special gratitude to our festival sponsors San Diego Gas & Electric, EDCO, plus Biovauc Cidery,?Camp Mountain Chai, Chabad At La Costa, Dr. Bronner's, Eden Village West, Friendship Circle of San Diego, Golden Coast Mead, GOURMET M CHOCOLATES, Hebrew Free Loan, Jimbo's, Keshet, Leichtag Foundation, Patagonia, ProduceGood, Pure Project, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Jewish Academy, Shalom Baby, Sipwell Wine Co., Terra Hava, and VAGA at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas for your support in making our largest event of the year possible!

What a day! Our 12th Annual Sukkot Harvest Festival brought nearly 900 attendees together to celebrate the bounty of the Farm and the spirit of Sukkot, a Jewish holiday about gratitude, welcoming the stranger, and creating a sense of unity under one big tent—values deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and core to who we are as an organization. One guest shared, “I cried four times within the first 45 minutes then another two times—it’s what this world should be!" From farm tours to yoga and meditation, live music to the libation station, cooking, face painting, and more, we're grateful to everyone who joined us to connect, learn, and share in this meaningful celebration and tradition.??? Special gratitude to our festival sponsors San Diego Gas & Electric, EDCO, plus Biovauc Cidery,?Camp Mountain Chai, Chabad At La Costa, Dr. Bronner's, Eden Village West, Friendship Circle of San Diego, Golden Coast Mead, GOURMET M CHOCOLATES, Hebrew Free Loan, Jimbo's, Keshet, Leichtag Foundation, Patagonia, ProduceGood, Pure Project, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Jewish Academy, Shalom Baby, Sipwell Wine Co., Terra Hava, and VAGA at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas for your support in making our largest event of the year possible!

?? A Year in Review - 2024 Annual Report ?? We’re deepening our roots and expanding our impact, continuing to care for Adam (human) and Adamah (land). Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, this year has been one of deep impact, resilience, and growth. Here's a taste of the difference we made together: 1. Restoring the land, one harvest at a time With nearly 70,000 pounds of organic produce grown, we’re regenerating soil, capturing carbon, and boosting biodiversity – ensuring our fields thrive now and for the future. 2. Fighting hunger with fresh food Nearly 48,000 were fed through our Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stand and free food donations. With 92% of our harvest donated, we’re sharing more food than ever with those who need it most. Arevut (mutual care) reminds us we are responsible for one another. One beneficiary shared, “I cried when I got to my car. I was so overwhelmed with gratitude.” 3. Empowering the next generation We reached nearly 12,000 youth – more than ever – inspiring peleh (wonder), sparking curiosity, climate action, and growing green thumbs for the next generation. 4. Connecting community to our tradition Thousands gathered for Jewish programs ranging from festivals to workshops, creating a vibrant space for connection, reflection, and celebration. We mark sacred time in the Jewish calendar, creating a sense of belonging and building allyship. Looking forward 2025 marks our 10-Year Anniversary, and we’re just getting started. New spaces like our Coffee Cart, Farm Store, and Aloha Point will help us branch out, expand our reach, and deepen the roots that make Coastal Roots Farm so special.

Have you heard? Our 12th Annual Sukkot Harvest Festival is 5 days away! Stroll through our flourishing gardens, engage with our expert farmers, and get your hands in the soil. Dig into engaging holiday-themed food demonstrations that spark your culinary creativity; stretch your body and mind in Jewish yoga and meditation; and don’t worry—the kids have plenty to explore with Sukkot nature play especially for them! Thank you CBS 8 San Diego for featuring Coastal Roots Farm. The Sukkot holiday "marks the end of summer and the beginning of the rainy season. Sukkot's symbolism is about welcoming the stranger, it's about opening one's door." Javier Guerrero Kesha Dorsey Gratitude to this year's Sukkot Sponsors: Biovauc Cidery, Dr. Bronner's EDCO Golden Coast Mead GOURMET M CHOCOLATES Jimbo's Leichtag Foundation Patagonia Pure Project San Diego Botanic Garden San Diego Gas & Electric Sipwell Wine Co. Vaga Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/e8Uqy6CF

It was a pleasure to host you last night, Naturally San Diego! Coastal Roots Farm is proud to partner with other organizations and brands that share our values and commitment to people and planet. We are also privileged to offer venue space for unique private events! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2mUGTsN

When it comes to celebrating the earth, ancient Jewish tradition recommends we do it together. Coastal Roots Farm invites you to celebrate with us at our 12th annual Sukkot Harvest Festival, our biggest event of the year! This intergenerational event features live music, local food, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities for all ages as we celebrate the bounty of our Farm and the spirit of our diverse community. With renewed purpose and possibility for a promising New Year, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to join us. Gratitude to festival sponsors San Diego Gas & Electric and EDCO. To learn about festival sponsorship, visit our?Sponsor an Event?page or email Director of Philanthropy Kesha Dorsey at?[email protected].

Now hiring! Philanthropy Manager The Philanthropy Manager will play a critical role in expanding Coastal Roots Farm’s fundraising capacity, focusing on prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors and corporations, and planning the Farm’s fundraising events. This is a newly created role, joining the Farm’s wider Philanthropy Team including the 1) President and CEO Javier Guerrero, 2) Director of Philanthropy, Impact Strategy, and Communications Kesha Dorsey, 3) Director of Grants and Impact Christine Spencer, and 4) Grants and Impact Manager Ellie Honan, to drive contributed revenue to the Farm. The right candidate will bring experience securing monetary gifts from individual donors and corporations and executing large-scale events. This candidate should resonate with the Farm’s mission, be extremely organized and warm, and be goal-oriented to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals.

Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - begins this evening. As the sun sets and the New Year dawns, we at Coastal Roots Farm wish you a Shanah Tova Umtukah (“a Good and Sweet Year”)! May you find sweetness in every apple and usher in a year of good health. We look forward to continuing our important work this year and hope to see you soon.

And that's a wrap! Last Thursday marked the final Farm Film and Music Series of the 2024 season. ???????? ? A special thank you to our 2024 Series Title Sponsor?Helen Zeldes,?2024 Series Presenting Sponsors?Fox Point Farms and U.S. Bank, and September Supporting Sponsor County of San Diego, plus September screening partners Blue Water Institute and Patagonia along with?a talented musician Emma Sullivan?for contributing to a meaningful evening!