Coffee Talks @21c: Activating Community Around Food Equity

This month’s Coffee Talk at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis spotlights October Nonprofit of the Month Heru Urban Farms. Heru’s work advances food justice by building urban farms, improving access to healthy produce, and empowering communities to grow their own food.

This conversation will explore how urban farming can be a catalyst for equity, health, and community resilience. The Heru team will share stories of cultivating neighborhood farms, teaching food sovereignty, and engaging residents in creating sustainable solutions that address food deserts and systemic inequities.

Key Discussion Points:

• How access to healthy food impacts racial & socioeconomic equity
• The role of urban farming in strengthening neighborhoods
• Practical ways to help communities grow their own food
• Partnerships and volunteers as catalysts for scaling impact

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