Urban Seeds was founded in 2005 as an urban community garden project. Based in Evansville, Indiana, our 501c3 non-profit organization now works to create food systems that provide access to nourishing foods for all of our community members, with a focus on locally grown produce and locally prepared foods.

We partner with schools, children’s centers, shelters, faith-based organizations, businesses and non-profits to create a healthy community, in which all of our neighbors are supported — be it as a food grower, a food producer, or a food consumer. The Evansville area is home to a deep disparity in access to nourishing food that we hope to lessen in the coming years, through community partnerships and outreach.

Our Initiatives

• Administer SNAP benefits at the farmers markets
• Provide cooking demonstrations at various community events, emphasizing a “shopping and cooking on a budget” theme
• Collaborating with the Healthy Communities Partnership to
  • pilot a pop-up farmers market at the WIC center
  • offer healthy snacks at school concession stands
  • create new food access points within the Promise Zone

Our Core Values

• Equality
• Health
• Access
• Community Connectivity & Collaboration
• Education
• Experiences
• Dignity