GrowNYC

GrowNYC is a leading environmental nonprofit organization based in New York City, established in 1970. Its mission is to provide equitable access to fresh, locally grown food, enhance neighborhood green spaces, and promote environmental care, benefiting over 3 million residents. GrowNYC envisions a city where nutritious food is a right, local farmers thrive, and communities are empowered to create vibrant neighborhoods. The organization operates a network of Greenmarket farmers markets and Farmstands, along with GrowNYC Wholesale, which supplies locally grown food to various commercial accounts. In 2025, GrowNYC opened a large Food Hub to distribute regional farm products, focusing on underserved communities. Additionally, GrowNYC supports community and school gardens, offers environmental education programs for around 70,000 participants annually, and facilitates waste reduction initiatives to promote sustainability. GrowNYC serves the general public, restaurants, grocery stores, food banks, and community groups, playing a vital role in urban sustainability and food equity in New York City.