grow the programs
Cultivating community-powered business programs locally rooted and built to last
powering
a local economy
East San José faces fundamental barriers to adequate nutrition access, economic opportunity, and community wealth.
the challenge
Historic exclusionary disinvestment in East San José has created conditions that keep our residents at a higher rate of chronic stress. Farmers struggle to earn a living wage, and food businesses are locked out of local markets dominated by large-scale extractive systems.
our belief
When a neighborhood controls how its food is grown, shared, and sold, its path to self-determination is restored. The community is nourished, local livelihoods thrive, and resources stay local.
Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.
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We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.
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We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.
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From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.
Our Initiatives
Resident Advisory Committee
Our Resident Advocacy Committee (RAC) members provide insight on Santa Clara’s food system and guidance to local PHD programs, including those outlined in its Workplan. Additionally, RAC members participate in regular emergency preparedness training.
Access
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with fresh produce from our Del Campo a la Mesa (CALM) program and onsite Farm Stand
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through the dedication of over 1,250 volunteers maintaining our fields and packing farm boxes
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13,500+ free CSA boxes distributed from produce sourced from local BIPOC farms
Eleanor Parks
Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.
growing with
intention
Rooted in our region’s farmworker legacy, we strive to remain a trusted food systems leader; we connect our farmers and producers with institutional buyers to expand market access and pathways to develop a local infrastructure that benefits everyone.
our initiatives
access
We provide the education our region needs to achieve true food sovereignty—infrastructure designed by, with, and for the community.
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Our Resident Advocacy Committee members provide insight on Santa Clara’s food system and strategic guidance to PHD programs, including those outlined in the County of Santa Clara Food System Workplan. Additionally, committee members participate in regular emergency preparedness training.
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13,500+ free CSA boxes distributed from produce sourced from local BIPOC farms
150+ families served weekly with fresh produce from our Del Campo a la Mesa (CALM) program and onsite Farm Stand
1,000+ residents served through the dedication of over 1,250 volunteers maintaining our fields and packing farm boxes
livelihoods
We turn family recipes and farm knowledge into shared wealth through our training programs; empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainably for the long term.
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Fuerza Communitaria : Composed of graduates from our food incubator program, Fuerza Communitaria advocates for fair business conditions. Together with our Community Organizing Specialist, they bring the community's voice directly to local decision-makers.
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Our Affordable Business Campaign lowers business costs with 50 entrepreneurs
Our Circular Kitchen program helps entrepreneurs mitigate catering equipment rentals at below-market prices
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We reinvested $850,000 to sixteen farms
We helped launch 16 small food businesses in the last 5 years
We support program graduates with ongoing assistance to grow their business
We helped launch 16 small food businesses in the last 5 years
We support program graduates with ongoing assistance to grow their business