The Washington Heights/Inwood (WHIN) Food Council works to encourage sustainable food systems and healthy food consumption by creating an opportunity for residents to identify and determine solutions to the food justice issues in our community. We hope to serve as a catalyst for change and work to foster dynamic, community involvement by taking action to address food justice issues, while simultaneously also building the next generation of community leaders.
We seek to cultivate a space ripe for sharing knowledge and experiences with the goal of improving healthy and sustainable food access in our community. We use the term “food justice” broadly. In our work, this can include community awareness, advocacy, educational initiatives, and improving access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food while being mindful of the environment and labor.
What We Do
With the input of our community members, the WHIN Food Council’s Steering Committee organizes programs and activities in line with our mission to achieve food justice in upper Manhattan. We currently maintain 1 garden bed with the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) at the Riley Levin Children’s Garden in Inwood. In addition to our gardening activities, we collaborate and organize FREE neighborhood programs and activities related to food, nutrition, sustainability, and the environment.
Please check out our Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on upcoming events to meet passionate, like-minded people who share your values and interests. Together, we can better serve the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods.
