Creating a just
food system,
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The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is a nonprofit food justice organization with a 50 year history of working for environmental sustainability and social justice in Worcester.
Our programs include Community and School Gardens (UGROW), Farmers Markets, and YouthGROW, a youth employment and urban agriculture program for Worcester teens.
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Telegram & Gazette, October 2024
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Grow Local, Give Local this Giving Tuesday!
At the REC, we know there are many important causes to be uplifting & financially supporting right now. We're asking our REC family to consider showing our food security programs some love this #GivingTuesday (December 3rd, 2024)
With your support, the REC can continue to:
🌾 Connect rural and urban farmers to our vibrant Worcester community
🚚 Operate year-round mobile markets, providing ongoing access to healthy, affordable produce for community members experiencing food insecurity
🍎 Employ, empower, and educate an amazing crew of 40 youth on our 3 urban farms
🌱 Grow a thriving network of 70+ community and school gardens across the city