Ubuntu Family Farm – Kent, Washington
Grant Award: $5,000
Project: Install weed-suppression tarps, trellis systems for heirloom beans and peas, and rainwater catchment with drip irrigation to expand production, improve soil management, and increase organic food access for the community and local food banks.
Outcome: Ubuntu Family Farm worked to strengthen its production systems and expand equitable food access through key infrastructure improvements designed to enhance efficiency and soil stewardship. Although severe flooding washed away the newly purchased tarps, landscape fabrics, and winter crop protections, the farm continues to rebuild and adapt, demonstrating resilience in the face of climate-related challenges.
Despite these setbacks, the project supports long-term capacity to grow and distribute fresh, locally grown food to families and food banks. By investing in sustainable growing practices and rebuilding critical infrastructure, Ubuntu Family Farm is reinforcing its commitment to food justice and community nourishment.
