Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare, and eat nourishing food.
Our Vision
Ypsilanti is a community where all people–particularly those with barriers due to race, class, culture, language, ability, and mobility–have access to nourishing local food that is culturally appropriate and affordable, can grow and prepare their own harvests, and may earn a living as a food grower, producer, or entrepreneur.
Our Values
Antiracism Statement
As an organization advancing food sovereignty, we explicitly acknowledge the inherent violence and displacement the food system has on Indigenous Nations and Communities of Color. Our approach to our work is foundationally centered on disrupting these systems and repairing harm.