The Food Project started in 1991 as a way to bring together youth and adults across the divides of race and class through the shared work of farming. Since our founding, The Food Project has grown into a nationally-recognized non-profit organization that works at the intersection of youth, food, and community.

Over the past 25 years, we have grown from a single two-acre farm in Lincoln, Mass., to an organization that now maintains 70 acres of both urban and suburban farms in five towns on the North Shore and in Greater Boston.

We believe that food is a unique vehicle for creating personal and social change. We believe that everyone should have access to fresh, local, healthy, affordable food regardless of age, gender identity, socio-economic background, or the color of your skin. 

The Food Project aims to transform our food system into an equitable and inclusive model that is community-controlled and supports food justice for all. Working in partnership, we can realize the vision of a more sustainable and just food system.

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Maritza Rosario

John Wang

Heath Marlow

Ashley Thibeault

Max Gitlen

Ludia Modi

Adesuwa Usuanlele

The Youth and Community Development team at The Food Project focuses on empowering young people through hands-on farming experiences that foster leadership, civic engagement, and social responsibility. They work to bridge gaps between diverse communities and cultivate a shared commitment to food justice and sustainability. Through various programs and initiatives, they aim to develop youth into agents of change who can positively impact their communities and the broader food system.

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