Harlem Grown

by Leah Butz
Harlem Grown
Address
127 West 127th Street
Address Line 2
#416
New York City
NY
10027
Secondary Address
Farm: 118 West 134th Street, Manhattan NY, 10030
Phone Number
(212) 870-0113
Director, Manager or CEO
Tony Hillery, Founder & ED
Mission Statement
To inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
Community members served per month
800
Volunteers per month
3,280
Number of staff/employees
18
Annual Budget
$1.3 million
Year Started
2011
Major Funders
Individuals, private foundations, corporate partners, local government.
Latest Projects
Completed pilot year of our new Food & Farming Curriculum with three elementary schools during the 2016-17 school year. Launched the Wagner Houses Farm in 2016, part of the Farms at NYCHA initiative.
Interesting Fact
4,800 youth served; 30 workforce development internships & jobs; 2,400 lbs of food harvested; 19,900 lbs of food scraps diverted to composting
Areas Served
Manhattan
Major Issues
Healthy Food Access, School Gardens, Urban Agriculture, Youth Education
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM (seasonally)
Non-profit?
Nonprofit
Frequently used hashtags
#HarlemGrown#growingtogether; #seeittobeit
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