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HARLEM GROWN RECEIVES $50,000 GRANT FROM NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATION
Funding will support expansion of Harlem Grown’s programming and farms
(September 13, 2021 — New York, NY) — Harlem Grown, the nonprofit dedicated to inspiring youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition, has received a $50,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. The award to Harlem Grown was made by Newman’s Own Foundation as part of its commitment to address issues of fresh food access and nutrition education.
The grant will be used by Harlem Grown to support its four central farms, two hydroponic greenhouses, and six partner gardens that provide more than 5,000 pounds of food distributed free to the Harlem community each year. In addition, the funds will help support free nutrition education programming for children and residents in Harlem.
“We are so grateful for the support from Newman’s Own Foundation,” said Nicole Engel, Harlem Grown’s executive director. “As we celebrate our 10th year, we continue to expand our programming and the amount of food we produce on our farms. The generous funds from Newman’s Own Foundation will help us continue our commitment to our Harlem community.”
Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own food and beverage products into donations. Since 1982, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $570 million to thousands of impactful organizations around the world.
About Harlem Grown
Harlem Grown is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Founded in 2011, we operate local urban farms, increase access to and knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents, and provide garden-based development programs to Harlem youth. For more information, visit: www.harlemgrown.org.