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Rooted in community, growing together.
We Build We Grow Inc. is a Syracuse-based nonprofit dedicated to food justice and urban agriculture. We empower families to grow their own food and advocate for systemic change in our local food systems.
Our Mission
We Build We Grow Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to food justice and community self-sufficiency. Established in 2025, we empower Syracuse families through urban agriculture and education, fostering a more equitable and resilient food system for all.
2025
Established
100%
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt
100+
Local Families Supported
Need Food?
Access our weekly fresh produce distribution events and community gatherings designed for local families.
Get Involved
Join our volunteer team or make a tax-deductible donation to support our Syracuse-based food justice mission.
Local Vendors
Register your business to join our community market and showcase your local Syracuse micro-businesses.
Fresh Roots Market
We bring Syracuse families together for our signature community events, offering free bags of fresh produce while providing a vibrant platform for local food trucks and craft vendors. Our mission is to foster food equity and urban agriculture through accessible commerce and shared growth.
Urban Roots & Education
Empowering Syracuse families through hands-on gardening, solar irrigation, and community-led food justice workshops.
Advocacy & Coalition
[1]
Active participation in the Southeastern & Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA), uniting Syracuse families and local food producers to build a more equitable regional food system.
[2]
Leading the Food Justice Fund public voting campaigns, ensuring that Syracuse residents have a direct voice in shaping the future of our local food policy and infrastructure.
[3]
Advocating for the passage of the Good Food NY bill, which aims to transform Syracuse into a model of urban agriculture and food equity through strategic policy changes.
Stories of Growth
"We didn't just plant seeds; we planted hope. Seeing our children harvest their own food has been the most powerful lesson in food equity we've ever learned."
Get Involved
Help us grow our community. Whether it's hands-on gardening, packing produce, or managing our market logistics, your time is a vital part of our mission.