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.
The Food Justice Internship Program begins at the beginning of March and lasts through the end of the summer, with a summer break, in order for students to experience the full growing season.
Would you like to learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables?
Spring 2023
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.
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.
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: Erika Perez
Contact Information: 856-212-0165
Address: 80 Church St. Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Erika Perez
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 Spring 2023, visit us every Thursday 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
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Join CATA's Youth Food Justice Program in 2024!
Learn to grow food, feed your community, and become a food justice activist! If you are between 14 - 19 years old, you are invited to join @catafarmworkers Youth Food Justice Crew at the Community Garden located at 80 Church Street, Bridgeton, NJ!
Program Dates & Times:
Spring Session: March 21 - June 6 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 -7pm.
Summer Session: July 10 - August 25 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 - 7pm.
There will also be optional workdays: 2 Saturdays/month beginning in April until the end of the program.
Interns will be paid $14/hour and will be expected to work 8-10 hours/week.
If you have any questions, please send an email to Erika at eperez@cata-farmworkers.org or Jose at jspellmanlopez@cata-farmworkers.org
