Re:farm Denver is a community initiative to address the limited availability and accessibility of locally grown organic food in urban areas, particularly to low-income residents.  We empower low-income communities to create sustainable food systems.  This is food grown by the community, in the community, and for the community.  We help to improve individual health, strengthen families and communities, and uses fewer chemicals and less energy to grow food and get it to our plates.

Re:farm Programs

Our Model of Community Food Security

• Community Engagement
• Education and Training
• Food Production
• Food Distribution
• Public Policy Actions and Initiatives

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What is a Food Desert?

A food desert is a community that lacks food security – meaning consistent access to healthy and safe food. In these areas you’re more likely to find fast food then you are a grocery store. We’ve identified over 20 communities in the Denver-metro area that lack food security, and most have a high incidence of crime, violence, childhood obesity and diet related health illness, and high school drop out rates. In 2010, we’ve worked with 40 families to convert their yard to a garden, and we’ve expanded our community urban farm. In 2011, we aim to reach over 100 gardens and start at least 2 new community urban farms.

Partner Organizations

Sponsor a garden for a low-income family

$25 – pays for seeds and plants for a garden

$50 – pays for compost, water bill, and organic fertilizers

$250 – provides an entire garden and support for a family of four to grow and receive healthy, organic vegetables for six months.

$500 – provides not only a garden for a family, but also technical assistance on gardening, and for a community health promoter that works with each family to provide healthy eating support.

$1000 – provides community workshops and trainings that build strong, self-sufficient and sustainably communities.