Black Lives Veggies is a community-driven initiative that promotes food justice and sustainability by empowering Black communities through urban agriculture. It focuses on increasing access to fresh, locally grown produce while addressing systemic inequities in the food system.
Black Lives Veggies is a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to addressing food insecurity and empowering underserved communities through sustainable urban agriculture. The organization offers a range of high-impact programs that not only increase access to healthy food but also build long-term self-sufficiency.
Key Programs & Services
Gardening Education: Provides hands-on training in organic and sustainable gardening, with a strong focus on beginners and historically underserved populations.
Starter Kits: Distributes gardening starter kits—including seeds, soil, and pots—to remove financial barriers and help families grow food at home.
Seasonal Plant Deliveries & Consultations: Offers seasonal vegetable plants, personalized garden consultations, and installation support to ensure successful home or community gardens.
Community Integration: Collaborates with public housing authorities and community gardens to expand green space and promote fresh produce access in low-income neighborhoods.
Community Reach & Impact
Since 2022, Black Lives Veggies has donated over $5,000 to support the growth and sustainability of local community gardens.
Educational programs have already reached more than 50 families, equipping them with the skills and tools needed to grow their own food.
Through its partnership with Austin’s public housing system, the organization is bringing food education and garden infrastructure directly into under-resourced communities.
The nonprofit’s four-tier model—centered on gardening education, garden expansion, produce-based entrepreneurship, and community empowerment—creates a scalable path from food access to long-term economic and environmental resilience.