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North Philadelphia farm provides residents with food and community
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City Farmer News
Linked by Michael Levenston“Seeds of Sharswood,” a mural at Sanctuary Farm, honors the founders and community members who helped establish the North Philadelphia urban farm.
— TRIBUNE PHOTO/KYLAN WATSONMitchell said the farm has brought a sense of peace to the neighborhood while helping Black residents reconnect with a cultural and agricultural legacy often overlooked.
Through its free produce stand, the organization serves roughly 250 residents weekly.
Beyond addressing hunger, farm leaders said the organization has become a resource for improving residents’ overall well-being.
Farm leaders said community members have reported better management of conditions such as diabetes and hypertension because of what they have learned through the organization’s programs.