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Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees

Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) operates in the civic and social sector, building and running high-capacity, in-school hydroponic farms in New York City Title I middle and high schools. The program educates students aged 12 to 18 to construct and manage these farms, producing up to 10,000 pounds of fresh produce annually that is used in school cafeterias and distributed to families and local residents. The initiative transforms school campuses into community hubs focused on food access, nutrition education, and wellness, while providing hands-on training in STEM, health, and food systems advocacy for students who become peer educators and local leaders. Based in New York City, the organization works to address food insecurity and diet-related health disparities in underserved communities of color, aiming to cultivate a youth-driven movement toward a more just and equitable food system. A notable development noted in recent years includes collaboration and partnerships with other organizations to expand access to fresh produce and support related food justice efforts.

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