What does it take to grow community? Showing up. Day after day.

At Teens for Food Justice, our school-based hydroponic farms run on consistency. Plants need steady light, water, and care to grow. Young people do too.

That's why we're inviting you to become part of our farm community by becoming a monthly supporter of Teens for Food Justice.

When you become as a monthly donor at any level, we'll invite you to write a "Grow Note." These are the short messages students place right on their hydroponic systems. Messages of encouragement and hope that become part of the farm where students learn and grow every day. We’ll place your Grow Note in one of our farms and send you a photo so you can see exactly where your support is showing up.

Your message of support becomes part of the community where students grow food, build skills, and lead change.

Monthly giving helps us:

Maintain and operate our 8 school-based hydroponic farms
Support daily classes and afterschool programs in the farm
Sustain youth leadership programs in food justice and advocacy

Monthly donors are the heart of our community. Your consistent support allows us to build a just food system while creating opportunities for young people in New York City, Denver, and beyond. Show up with us and be part of growing community all year long!

Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) is building a food-secure future through school-based, youth-led hydroponic farming, providing local, sustainably-grown produce to food desert communities and building health, education and opportunity equity for all New Yorkers and beyond.

Growing Community All Year Long

Show up for students with consistent monthly support