Did you know that even more than car emissions, agriculture is the largest contributor to greenhouse emissions? This is why we support sustainable food growing in our community centers. From growing our own produce for Minneapolis communities, to teaching youth skills by refurbishing donated bicycles, we invite you to join us in making a contribution to our community.
Where you live can determine the quality of the air you breathe, the water you drink, the amount of accessible green space in your community. This directly influences health, mental well-being, and exacerbates systemic barriers. As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, we’re reflecting on our climate-resilience initiatives that will create a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone.
The Earth Day movement defines environmental equity as addressing injustices and ensuring that all people, regardless of their race, income, or zip code, have the right to a healthy environment. Communities we reach in Minneapolis are disproportionately impacted by climate change and the negative health effects it causes. That’s why we are turning to you for help in keeping our urban food gardens and transition to clean energy strong, our community health programs vibrant, and access to locally grown produce possible.
At our Oak Park Resilience Hub, we partner with Project Sweetie Pie to grow produce which we use to feed people facing hunger and food insecurity, sell in our North Market grocery store and teach youth about sustainable agriculture and food systems. Your help ensures that these local and green efforts continue. Initiatives like this inspire needed change for safer, cleaner and resilient neighborhoods.
Give today for a sustainable future!
Pillsbury United Communities’ green initiatives:
- Brian Coyle Center Urban Garden
We grow a variety of fresh produce that gets harvested and distributed at our food shelf on site to our neighbors to enjoy! - Hydroponic Freight Farm at North Market
Located 50 feet away from North Market grocery store, this freight farms grows a variety of greens and herbs, using water filled with nutrients and UV light to help grow produce indoors instead of outdoors under the sun! The greens and herbs are harvested, repackaged and sold at North Market. - Youth Food Systems Internships
Young people get hands-on opportunities to learn about soil health, food justice, and composting, providing them with knowledge and skills for green careers. - Sisterhood Boutique
Shop or donate pre-loved clothing at our young East African women-led thrift shop. You’re helping to create pathways to success for these young women while also reducing waste and promoting recycled apparel as an environmentally conscious choice. - Full Cycle
Donate a bike or shop at our bicycle shop, where every purchase supports outreach efforts to provide employment opportunities, bicycles, food, and supplies to unhoused youth.
Your donation helps us grow food, reduce waste, empower youth, and create a greener future. Thank you for being part of this change!
