Programs

Feeding Our Community: Seed & Yield Program

NUBIA’s Seed & Yield program was created to nourish our community with fresh, locally grown produce. In our early years, every pound we harvested was donated to neighbors and hunger relief organizations. Today, while we also sell some of our harvest at local markets to sustain our work, we continue to donate hundreds of pounds of high-quality produce each year, ensuring that giving back to our community remains a cornerstone of the program.

Farming Our Roots: Cultural Crops Program

Inspired by the rich farming traditions of Nubia, our Cultural Crops Program uplifts ancestral crops that connect us to our roots and community. As an organization started by Nubian immigrants, growing and preparing food from that region has always been a central part of our work. We believe that improving the health of our community means providing neighbors with fresh, affordable produce they know and love, especially those items missing from grocery store shelves, so they can prepare their own recipes. While we began by growing Nubian and Sudanese crops, we are expanding our varieties in response to community feedback, bringing more diverse and familiar foods to Boston’s tables.

Cultural Crops We’re Growing (and Trying to Grow!):