WE GROW FOOD
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission & vision reflect why We Grow Food exists and where we hope to grow. Rooted in community, education, and access to fresh food, they guide our programs, partnerships, and gardens. Together, they shape how we support meaningful connections through growing and learning.
Mission
We Grow Food provides communities with the education, garden installations, and support needed to grow their own food. We believe that real food security comes from local solutions. Through hands-on, lifelong learning opportunities, we empower individuals and students with the skills and confidence to grow food, build stronger communities, and create sustainable solutions to food insecurity. Through neighbourhood gardens, hands-on learning, and ongoing mentorship, we help people of all ages build confidence, develop connections, and strengthen their communities. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to healthy food and the knowledge, skills, and support needed to grow and use it.
Vision
We envision a future where fresh, homegrown food is part of everyday life in all neighborhoods across Durham Region. A future where people have the skills, confidence, and supportive spaces to grow together, with an emphasis on early learning and knowledge that can be carried through generations. As our gardens and partnerships grow, we’re helping to build a community-led food system that can be shared widely and strengthened for years to come.