Harlem Grown

Harlem Grown is saddened by the passing of our good friend and stalwart of the Harlem community, civil rights activist and crusader for justice, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes - president of NAACP New York State Conference.?Dr. Dukes dedicated more than 7 decades of her life as a crusader for racial equity, equality, and justice. A fierce advocate for access to quality education, Dr. Dukes established the Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Education Initiative, which fosters partnerships with public schools to ensure students are provided with tools to navigate the demands of the 21st Century and, ultimately, succeed. Here at Harlem Grown we strive to empower Harlem youth with skills to not just survive, but thrive, by teaching them the science of growing healthy food to nourish their body and their spirit. Harlem Grown partners with public schools to instruct children about urban farming, sustainability and nutrition. We salute the legacy of Dr. Hazel Dukes and commit to continuing her work every day.?

In New York City, 1.4 million residents rely on emergency food programs each year. In Harlem, poverty rates continue to rise while funding for community organizations like ours remains uncertain.?Federal funding freezes, shifting corporate priorities, and broader economic instability all threaten the essential work we do. Yet, the need has never been greater. Harlem Grown exists to bridge these gaps and support our community, providing our families with access to fresh foods, high-quality childcare, and opportunities to grow. We need partners who understand the urgency of community-driven efforts. Your investment enables us to adapt, innovate, and continue delivering transformative programs for Harlem's youth. In 2025, Harlem Grown will: ?? Distribute over 180,000 pounds of produce to families facing food insecurity in Harlem. ?? Expand our Farm and Food Education, serving 8,000 youth across our farms and classrooms. ?? Deepen our workforce development initiatives, equipping young leaders with the skills they need to thrive. Since our founding, private philanthropy has been the driving force behind our impact. Many of our community partners are facing funding cuts, making our work more critical than ever. We need you to stand with us. While the future remains uncertain, we know this: your investment in Harlem Grown creates lasting change. Donate today and be the change you want to see in the world, starting right here in Harlem. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gUSCiRWx

At Harlem Grown, we’re on a mission to inspire youth to live healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. For over a decade, we’ve broken down barriers, empowered our youth, delivered nutrition education throughout our programs, and shared hundreds of thousands of servings of fresh, nutritious food with our community! But this work is far from over. That’s why we’re asking you to stand with us this Giving Tuesday.?Make?your gift today—because with your help, we’re not just dreaming of a better future. We’re making it a reality! https://lnkd.in/gB7ZtmNK #GivingTuesday #HarlemGrown #GrowingTogether #BeTheChange

Urban farming is Hard work, thank you TRUEWERK for the comfortable, warm and durable gear. Giving thanks, to Scott Zimmerman & The Rocket Punch for the introduction, and to Truewerk for the gear.

Everyone knows that hard work requires TRUEWERK . Thanks for the introduction, Scott Zimmerman & The Rocket Punch Tomorrow, as we distribute 1,000 turkeys and all of the trimmings to our community, Teuewerk will be on full display along with our dedicated staff that show up daily to help make the world a better place. Thank you to everyone, #growingtogether #bethechange #pocketpunch #truewerk

https://lnkd.in/eyKrKfye

We’re thrilled to share the good news that we received a grant from Newman's Own Foundation as one of their Nutrition Education & School Food grantee partners! We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in support of our shared goal to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. #FoodJustice #GrowingTogether #BeTheChange

We at Harlem Grown want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our corporate partners who attended the Celebration of our Corporate FARMily! We hope you enjoyed connecting with Harlem Grown and your fellow supporters. Photos from the event are available here: https://lnkd.in/gvAyJmXn? #HarlemGrown #GrowingTogether #BeTheChange?

Thank you, Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam, Senator Cordell Cleare, Assembly Member Inez Dickens, Assembly Member Rev. Al Taylor, Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell, Council Member Gale Brewer, Hermina Gomez from USDA, and Reginald Gibson from DYCD for visiting Harlem Grown to take a tour of our farms. We are grateful for your support of our mission and empowering Harlem youth. #HarlemGrown #GrowingTogether #BeTheChange?

Thank you to Evercore for volunteering on our farms for a day of service! The team worked hard on composting and seeding in the greenhouse. Our corporate partners help support our programs and our mission of growing healthy children and sustainable communities. Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/et474A3A to schedule a day of service. Hope to see you on the farm soon! #HarlemGrown #GrowingTogether #BeTheChange?