Yesterday, we were so thrilled to be joined by the NYC Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture over on the TFFJ farm at the MLK, Jr. Educational Campus! Students led a tour of the farm and systems, and cooked a delicious tomato soup with callaloo, basil, and tortellini, and individual flatbreads with basil gremolata. We're deeply honored to have the support of the NYC Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture and Office of Food Policy, and we can't wait until the next visit! #hydroponicgarden #hydroponicsystem #harvest #garden #farm #education #bethechange #STEM #HydroponicFarm #Hydroponics #farmtotable #FarmFresh #community #foodjustice #FoodJusticeNYC #urbanagriculture #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #foodsystems #TFFJ
Teens for Food Justice
民间和社会团体
New York，New York 1,501 位关注者
Nourishing Minds. Nourishing Bodies. Nourishing Communities.
关于我们
Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) is a 501c3 nonprofit galvanizing a youth-led food justice movement working to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to fresh, healthy food and to end the cycle of health complications dramatically and unequally impact low-income New Yorkers of color. TFFJ works within Title I middle and high schools in food deserts, training students to maintain indoor hydroponic farms growing thousands of pounds of produce annually that is served at school lunch and distributed to surrounding communities. Empowering Youth, Feeding Communities: Our unique after-school program trains youth, ages 12 to 18, to build and maintain indoor hydroponic farms that serve as local sources for fresh food and centers for nutrition and health education in their schools and communities. Students use cutting-edge hydroponic technology to grow substantial quantities of crops for their school, families, and neighbors. They are trained to become health and nutrition ambassadors who teach skills for healthy eating, shopping, cooking, fitness and lifestyle behaviors to others. Through their own, their peers’, their families’ and their neighbors’ involvement, these young leaders will be the catalysts for a grassroots food justice movement in their community. The Need: Teens for Food Justice addresses one of NYC’s most critical challenges: getting nutritious food and health resources to those most in need. Sixteen percent of New Yorkers are food insecure and undernourished; 1 in 4 children live in households lacking sufficient food. And, even when healthy choices are available, they are often underutilized due to lack of familiarity with how to shop for and prepare the food. The TFFJ youth-led program brings these resources to food desert neighborhoods, exposing families to foods and lifestyle habits that improve community health, while building the next generation of advocates in the fight for food justice.
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https://teensforfoodjustice.org
Teens for Food Justice的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 民间和社会团体
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- New York，New York
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2010
- 领域
- Youth Development、Advocacy和Urban Agriculture
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Teens for Food Justice员工
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Emily R. Miller
Executive Communications & Marketing Leader Specialized in Operations Planning & Management | Innovative & Creative Leader | Customer-Centric &…
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Gabrielle Mosquera
Strategic Nonprofit Leader | Skilled in Organizational Development, Fundraising, and Team Empowerment | Champion of Equity and Social Justice
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Ian Forster
General Counsel at Inclusiv
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Katherine Soll
CEO/Founder, Teens for Food Justice
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Today, we’re thankful for our incredible TFFJ team—the Farmer-Educators, the program team, the hydroponic systems experts, development and communications team—whose dedication drives our work forward every day. We also want to recognize our board members for their leadership and commitment to our mission. Finally, we’re immensely grateful for our passionate students, whose hard work and enthusiasm shape the future of food justice in our communities. Together, we’re building a more food-secure and equitable future for all, and we’re incredibly grateful for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a lasting difference! #teensforfoodjustice #foodjustice #foodequity #gratitude
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A heartfelt thank you to NYS Senator Jabari Brisport for awarding a discretionary grant to support Teens for Food Justice in addressing food insecurity and empowering youth through hands-on hydroponic farming, STEM education, and food justice advocacy. Your commitment to uplifting New York City communities inspires us, and we’re grateful for this opportunity to expand our impact. Special thanks to our CEO, Katherine Soll, for representing TFFJ at the State of the District event! #FoodJustice #YouthEmpowerment #TFFJ #StateOfTheDistrict
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Exciting news! Teens for Food Justice CEO Katherine Soll joined the The Food Dignity Movement Podcast for Episode 186: "Youth as Advocates for Food Justice." ?? In this episode, Katherine shares how TFFJ students are leading the way in addressing food inequity and building a healthier, more sustainable future. The Food Dignity Movement, a nonprofit committed to ending hidden hunger, empowers communities with innovative solutions for dignified access to healthy food. ?? Listen now: Food Dignity Podcast - Episode 186 https://lnkd.in/er9dbxTt #FoodDignity #EndHunger #PodcastEpisode #Innovation #foodequity #foodjustice #TeensforFoodJustice #YouthLed
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The Good Food NY Bill is the missing piece to ensure local farmers and municipalities can thrive in New York. This bill aligns perfectly with Governor Hochul’s food purchasing priorities like Executive Order 32, the 30% New York State Initiative, and Nourish NY, yet it’s still awaiting her signature. This legislation has widespread support from New York’s farmers and local governments, and it’s time to act. Let’s get the Good Food NY Bill signed into law. #GoodFoodNY https://lnkd.in/e-gXfmKr
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Today, we’re celebrating the impactful work of Jessenia Preciado and Jackie Roth, who represented TFFJ at NYC’s Election Day PD workshop for teachers! Their hands-on session on DIY Kratky jars and microgreen kits brought our food justice mission into the classroom, showcasing how teachers can easily introduce students to fresh food education. With a growing partnership with NYC Public Schools, this workshop also reflects our continued commitment to empowering educators with practical tools that connect wellness and sustainability in the classroom. Thank you to @nycpswellness for the opportunity to help bring food justice and hands-on learning to life! ?? #TFFJ #FoodJustice #UrbanFarming #NYCSchools #NYCSchoolWellness #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation #MoveToImproveNYC #Teachers4wellness #PEHealthEd
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?? Welcome to Farm to Future! ?? We're excited to share our monthly newsletter, bringing you closer to the inspiring work happening on our farms and in our community. Each month, get updates from our farms and students, meet the incredible people behind our mission, and learn ways you can support a healthier, more food secure future. In this edition: meet a new(ish) face on the TFFJ team, relive our Annual Gala highlights, and try a delicious farm-to-table recipe from our student farmers! Thanks for being part of this journey with us. Happy reading! #FarmToFuture #TeensforFoodJustice #TFFJ #Newsletter #FoodJustice #FoodSecurity
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We’re thrilled to announce that Teens for Food Justice has won the OneGroup Innovation Award at the 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards! This honor recognizes our work in food justice and the impact of our Food Policy Internship, where students are championing healthier food options for all NYC kids. Huge thanks to New York City Imagine Awards, ONEGROUP Risk Management and Insurance, and Webster Bank for their support—and to everyone who believes in our mission. Together, we’re empowering youth to drive real change! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4fxX66z . . . #TeensforFoodJustice #TFFJ #FoodJustice #ImagineNYCAwards #WebsterBank #OneGroup #FoodAdvocacyInternship
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Thank you, Vertical Farm Daily, for highlighting TFFJ’s mission to build a food-secure future through school-based, youth-led hydroponic farming. Since 2010, TFFJ has been addressing food insecurity by establishing urban hydroponic farms in New York City schools, educating students on food justice, and empowering them to shape the future of food. With strong funding, political support, and community backing, TFFJ is set to operate eight farms across New York State by the end of 2024, impacting 22 schools. This year’s expansion includes a new farm launching next month on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, with two more following in Far Rockaway, Queens, forming a network that could produce up to 30,000 pounds of fresh food annually for over 5,000 students and families. These new farms are part of an exciting regional hub designed to strengthen the local impact of urban farming in underserved communities. Read more about our impact and growth here: https://bit.ly/4e4TYqX #TFFJ #FarmHub #TeensforFoodJustice #HydroponicFarms #YouthLed #FoodJustice #Advocacy
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Tonight, TFFJ's CEO Katherine Soll and Senior Farmer-Educator Alyssa Gardner-Vazquez will represent Teens for Food Justice at the 4th Annual New York City Imagine Awards! We’re honored to be finalists in two categories: Rising Star and Innovation. Tune in and cheer us on via the free livestream linked below starting at 7:15 PM! https://lnkd.in/etd4A2tN . . . #TeensforFoodJustice #FoodJustice #ImagineNYCAwards
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