Turning food access into hands-on learning and shared growing Our FREE Farm Stand Program began with just one farm stand in NorthRichmond. Over the past 4 years this has blossomed into 5 thriving community hubs serving residents from North Richmond, the Iron Triangle, Parchester. Every week, our 5 FREE Farm Stands provide something essential: fresh, […]
We are proud to share that Urban Tilth has been selected as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Jesse Arreguín of the 7th District. This honor recognizes more than one hundred nonprofit organizations across the state for their outstanding contributions to their communities. We are deeply grateful to be included among this […]
We’re excited to share that we’re now accepting participants for our upcoming Climate Health Promoters Training starting March 18. This is a great opportunity for young people in Richmond who want to learn how to live a climate friendly life and make a positive impact in their community. *Please note that the training will be […]
At the Nevin Community Center in Richmond’s Iron Triangle, the Achieve After School Program buzzed with the kind of excitement only curious kids can bring. This year marked the VeggieRx Team’s second Climate Friendly Diet workshop with the group, and they came ready to guide students through big ideas such as sustainable vs. conventional agriculture, […]
We’re heading into the final two months of our CSA season, and we’re feeling incredibly thankful. A huge shoutout to everyone who has helped pack produce bags and to all our CSA members who’ve joined us this year.Each week, volunteers from Vistability and our community help us pack 200 bags for our Farmers to Families […]
The garden is growing. This season, the Free Farm Stand is expanding with three new rows dedicated to crops that will help increase what can be harvested and shared. Each added row means more fruits, vegetables, and herbs to nourish the community, as well as more space for the pollinators that keep the ecosystem thriving. […]
Urban Tilth’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program has been hard at work this past month, packing and distributing fresh, pesticide-free produce to local community members. In total, the team packed 2,010 produce bags across the CSA program — a milestone that reflects the growing support and ongoing commitment to food justice in Richmond. Each weekly […]
The Veggie Rx Team has been giving back, one fresh veggie bag at a time! This past month, our team has tabled at local community events like the TCC Summer Celebration, offering FREE nutritious produce to our community because everyone deserves access to fruits and vegetables. Join us on Saturday, September 25, for our next […]
At the Free Farm Stand, abundance is meant to be shared. This week, community members have been receiving sweet summer melons, juicy peaches, strawberries, and even blackberries freshly harvested from the garden beds. Everything offered is fresh, local, and free, all grown with care and passed on to neighbors. The Free Farm Stand invites the […]
Urban Tilth extends heartfelt gratitude to all the community members who generously volunteered their time and energy over the past month. With their support, the team packed and delivered an impressive 1,040 produce bags through the ongoing CSA program. Each bag delivered represents nourishment, care, and the strength of community coming together, something made possible […]
