$12,400

VEGETABLE PRODUCE VOUCHERS REDEEMED

6,540

MARKET SHOPPERS SERVED

132,359

POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED

“Awesome organization that helps communities access healthy food at good prices.”

RICK HALL

“It’s really nice having a local farmers market here in the Lower Ninth!”

WAYNE BOYKO

2390

PANTRY BOXES PROVIDED

5601

PEOPLE SERVED IN 2020

717

KIDS MEALS GIVEN IN 2020

595

SENIOR COMMODITY BOXES DELIVERED

“I come here every morning and I appreciate this. It does a lot for the community. I live in a senior building and everybody comes here.”

CAROL RATTEEF

“Y’all do a wonderful job by giving us food to support our family. And I appreciate y’all so much. I thank y’all so much.“

GWENDOLYN JEFFERSON

$14,472

PRODUCE PURCHASED FROM LOCAL FARMERS

“The soil here is so rich, fertile for planting. The plants that are grown here are used for purchase at the Sankofa Fresh Stop Market. That includes plants such as greens, mint, beets, dill, and parsley.”

CLORESTINE HANEY

30,000

SQ FT OF URBAN FARMS

“These people are very nice and the food that I get is very filling for my household.”

CELINE JUPITER

“They’re always thoughtful and helpful. I appreciate all their help.”

CHRISTINE BATES

“The food pantry helps me because I bring a lot of people here that don’t have any food.”

DEBORAH PINKNEY

6

WETLAND ACRES DEVELOPED

2000

FEET OF TRAILS CREATED

“They’re creating something beautiful and sustainable here that will also protect the peoples from future natural hazards. I can’t wait to see what they do with the other 40 acres.“

OMAR TORRES

500+

NATIVE TREES PLANTED

400

IRISES PLANTED

2200

INVASIVE TREES REMOVED

145

TIRES PICKED UP

850

HEAL STUDENTS TAUGHT

100+hours

COMMUNITY COOKING CLASSES