Reclaim food sovereignty
Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities gain more control over their lives by growing and accessing their own food and building strong community connections.
The best solutions to social problems come from within
Just Harvest Virginia helps Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities grow their own food, access healthy meals, and become more self-sufficient.
Through community gardens, education, and cultural programs, the organization works to reduce hunger, strengthen communities, and reconnect people with their land and traditions.
Through education and community building, Just Harvest works to provide stable and accessible food resources to their community.
Just Harvest promotes food sovereignty by rooting in practices and ways of knowing among Black, Indigenous, and marginalized communities.
Food is both a pathway to community connection and autonomy. Gardens throughout the region provide a food source, community green space, learning lab, and an outdoor classroom.
Image: Just HarvestWhere to start
“So many of the answers to the questions of social justice related to crime, health, income disparity, the environment, and even racial equity can all be traced back to food justice. Inherent to Food sovereignty is: Equitable access to healthy food, decommodification of nutrition, community and land connections, cultural restoration and the revitalization of communities through self-determination. ”
Find a green space and gather with community. Lean into collective knowledge around food, gardening, cultivation, and cultural practices.
Historical legacies
Black Panther's Free Breakfast program: As part of the Black Panther party's liberatory practices and strategies, they provided food for families and community. Food distribution was an act of resistance against the governmental institutions and social programs that overlooked and ignored the needs of Black people.