The Motherland
Community Project
Our Mission
The Motherland Community Project aims improve the health of underserved communities in urban settings by addressing disparities in access to healthy fresh food while inspiring youth and communities to engage in urban agriculture and entrepreneurship. Our vision is for a thriving community where everyone has equitable access to fresh and healthy food to live an active and healthy life.
Programs
The Motherland Community Project aims improve the health of underserved communities in urban settings by addressing disparities in access to healthy fresh food while inspiring youth and communities to engage in urban agriculture and entrepreneurship. Our vision is for a thriving community where everyone has equitable access to fresh and healthy food to live an active and healthy life.
Community News
Upcoming Training & Programs
Our Summer Camp in Partnership with Garvey- Tubman has reached full capacity, and we are now moving new candidates to the waiting list. We are offering specialized training in canning, spice mix production, and food safety (including licensing). Please use the link below to sign up for these sessions: https://www.motherlandcommunityproject.org/education/
Coffee with Community
Huge shoutout to Team Starbucks and leader Sommer K. for spending April 27–28 with us and pouring into our vision! This was the next step in our Coffee with Community journey that started at the North Dirksen Starbucks, where Motherland showed up to engage the neighborhood and hand out free
From Food Access to Agency: Empowering Underserved Residents Through Urban Agriculture in Springfield, Illinois
NUEC2026 in Detroit, Michigan, was a total success. The room was full for Motherland’s presentation, and the energy matched the importance of the work being shared. Our presentation highlighted the essential work being done right here in the Heart of Illinois. It demonstrates the need of a solid partnership between