farm to feed
YEAR-ROUND FOOD ACCESS.
COMMUNITY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT.
VOCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION.
did you know?
69% of student households depend solely on subsistence farming or homegrown food, and only 16% of households are able to provide students with 3 meals each day. Many students rely heavily on breakfast and lunch provided by RTRA during the school week, similar to free and reduced lunch assistance in the U.S.
so, what is farm to feed?
Farm to Feed will ensure year-round access to food for Raise the Roof Academy students and provide income generating opportunities for their caregivers and community members.
Watch the short animated video to learn more about the program.
with your support, we can decrease food insecurity for rtra families
Through the 50-acre farm and community agricultural co-op, Farm to Feed aims to establish sustainable, secure, and nutritious sources of food for our students and to provide vocational training in farming and agribusiness for students, caregivers, and community members.
FARM TO FEED WILL:
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Employ caregivers and community members to rear animals, plant, and harvest crops
Ensure year-round access to food for students
Lead vocational training and financial literacy courses, and expand knowledge on agricultural practices
Provide income generation opportunities for the community