Mission, Vision & Impact
Mill City Grows is dedicated to creating a more food secure and sustainable community
Mission
Mill City Grows fosters food justice by improving physical health, economic independence, and environmental sustainability in Lowell through increased access to land, locally-grown food, and education.
Strategic Vision
Expand food access through building or collaborating to create safe spaces for residents to grow, shop, and cook food together.
Empower our community through engagement in food justice education.
Catalyze advancement of innovative food system models rooted in local values.
Program Impact | Annual Report 2019
Mill City Grows shares our success with our grantors, sponsors, individual donors, volunteers, program partners, and faithful customers. Together, we’ve transformed vacant lots into thriving food production sites, provided nourishing food to thousands of families, and engaged community members of all ages and backgrounds in Lowell’s local food system. Your generosity and passion fuel this work and inspire us to grow — we would not be here without you. Thank you!