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.
Upcoming Volunteer Days at the Community Garden in Bridgeton, NJ. 10AM-1PM
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July: Saturday 12th and Sunday 20th.
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August: Saturday 9th and Sunday 24th
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September: Saturday 6th and Sunday 21st
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October: Saturday 4th
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Market Day. All Wednesdays from 5 pm to 5:30 pm, starting on July 9.
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?
Starting on June 25, visit us every Wednesday at the CATA Community Garden in Bridgeton, NJ, at 80 Church St. from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM for our Community Market Day. Throughout the season, we will have fresh organic produce for sale at affordable prices.
All proceeds from sales support the garden and CATA's Food Justice work. Check out our Facebook page each week to see what we have harvested and have available.
CATA has Organic Community Gardens in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland that provide the space for people to grow their food, practice cooperative group work, regain sustainable agricultural knowledge and build food sovereignty in their communities.
CATA’S Youth Food Justice Crew
Learn to grow food, feed your community, and become a food justice activist!
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!
Program Dates & Times:
Tuesday afternoons (2-4:30pm) and Wednesdays afternoon/evenings (2-7:30pm) from Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, August 27.
2 Weekends a month (one Saturday and one Sunday; 4 hours each)
Interns will be paid a stipend of $300 every two weeks and expected to work an average 10 hours/week. No exceptions.
After receiving your application, we will send you an email with instructions to contact the adult you listed to submit a reference for you! We will then schedule you for an interview, but we need to have your reference in order to consider your application!
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.
