FOOD JUSTICE
Have an Impact
We believe that food is a basic human right and that everyone should have the
right and access to healthy, organic, culturally-appropriate food that comes from fair and sustainable means of production.
Food Justice Program
In the Food Justice Program, we fight for a more just food system – an alternative that values workers’ rights and is not dependent on the use of fossil fuels, pesticides, and exploitation.
We have Organic Community Gardens in NJ, PA, and MD which provide the space for people to: Grow their own food, practice working cooperatively in a group, reclaim sustainable agricultural knowledge, and build food sovereignty in their communities.
We provide education on Agro-ecology and Herbal Medicines. Members learn how to identify native plants and what their medicinal properties are and share their home herbal remedies with others.
CATA is also a founding member of the Agricultural Justice Project and helped to create the Food Justice Certification, a set of high-bar standards that when met create a just and fair food system for all.
CATA Community Gardens
Come and discover the incredible power of growing your food with the community. This year we will discuss gardening, sharing the knowledge of growing healthy and cultural foods, practicing how to grow food using organic techniques, and more! We will have more information on markets, interactive workshops, and communal meals in the near future.
Join us for our upcoming volunteer and marketdays!
Bridgeton, NJ: August 9 and 22 | 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Bridgeton Community Garden Market: Every Wednesday | 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Market at the Bridgeton WIC Office: August 6 and 20 | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Kennett Square, PA: August 6 and 20 | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Also, those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian! If there is more than a 60% chance of rain the day before at 8 pm, an announcement will be made with an updated time, or a cancellation notice will be posted.
If you are interested in volunteering in one of our community gardens, we invite you to fill out the application here. It has no cost.
New Jersey
Bridgeton's Community Garden
Coordinator: Jose Spellman-Lopez
Contact Information: 856-575-5511
Address: 80 Church St. Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Jose Spellman-Lopez
Pennsylvania
Kennett Square Community Garden
Coordinator: Manuel Guzman
Contact Information: mguzman@cata-farmworkers.org
Address: Kennett Square PA: Grant Way and South St Kennett Square PA, 19348
Manuel Guzman
Maryland
Salisbury Community Garden
Coordinator: Leila Borrero Krouse
Contact Information: 410-572-5959
Address: Fitzwater St and Parson Rd. Its the park.) Near the Tabernacle Prayer Church, 143 Mitchell Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801
Leila Borrero Krouse
Do you like affordable, organic, and locally grown food?
Join us every Wednesday at CATA’s Community Garden in Bridgeton, NJ, located at 80 Church St., from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our Community Market Day.
We will also have a new market location at the WIC office, 10 Washington St., Bridgeton, every other Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Next: July 23 and August 6th.
Fresh organic produce will be available at affordable prices. All sales support the garden and CATA’s Food Justice work. Follow us on Facebook to see what we harvest each week.
CATA’S Youth Food Justice Crew
Learn to grow food, feed your community, and become a food justice activist!
Summer 2027
Learn to grow food, feed your community, and become a food justice activist! If you are between 15 - 19 years old, you are invited to join @catafarmworkers Youth Food Justice Internship at the Community Garden located at 80 Church Street, Bridgeton, NJ!
Interns will be paid a stipend of $320 every two weeks and expected to work an average 10 hours/week. No exceptions.
If you have any questions, please send an email to Kathia at kramirez@cata-farmworkers.org or Jose at jspellmanlopez@cata-farmworkers.org
Donate to CATA's Community Garden
Your donations will help us grow our community garden next season, provide fresh and affordable produce to community members, and educate a new generation of food justice activists. This year, we need to raise $1,500. Any support you can give is greatly appreciated. Here’s the link to donate.
