Our mission
Grow food. Grow minds. Grow community.
Every family in our community deserves fresh food on the table and a path to mental wellness. We grow both, side by side, in the garden.
About Power N Growth
Growing stronger families. Building healthier communities.
Power N Growth serves Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin, helping families with low incomes and youth build healthier lives through fresh food, community connection, and access to mental health support.
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Our story
Food and wellness belong together.
Power N Growth brings two basic needs together: nourishing food and support for mental wellness. Through community gardens, fresh produce access, education, referrals, and welcoming community spaces, we help families and youth grow healthier lives together.
Our work is designed to meet people where they are, strengthen local connections, and make support easier to reach. We collaborate with families, clinicians, schools, churches, land partners, volunteers, and local businesses to create practical pathways toward healthier communities.
Our vision
Healthier families. Stronger communities.
We envision communities where families and youth can access nourishing food, supportive relationships, mental health resources, and opportunities to learn and grow.
What guides us
Our values
These principles shape how Power N Growth works with families, young people, partners, and the communities we serve.
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Dignity
People deserve to be met with respect, compassion, and choice.
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Access
Healthy food and supportive resources should be easier to reach.
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Connection
Strong relationships help people and communities grow.
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Growth
Learning, healing, and opportunity can build healthier futures.
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Community
Local solutions are stronger when people build them together.
Who we serve
Rooted in Georgia, Illinois & Wisconsin.
Power N Growth focuses on families with low incomes, youth, and community members across Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin who can benefit from greater access to fresh food, mental health resources, education, and supportive community connections.
Our goal is to create welcoming opportunities for people to participate, receive support, learn, volunteer, and grow together—whether they join us in person or online.
How we show up
Our work combines practical food access with mental wellness and community participation.
Community gardens
Fresh produce giveaways
Mental health referrals
Wellness circles
Youth education
Community partnerships
Leadership
People behind the mission
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Grow with us
There is a place for you here.
Volunteer, partner, donate, or connect with a program.