Rooted in Community, Built to Drive Out Hunger
Nourishing our Neighbors Feeding Communities
Verde Vida is tackling hunger at its core by providing access to fresh produce to communities that have been historically disenfranchised.
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Pop-Up Markets. Nutrition Access. Community Resilience
Verde Vida feeds over 500+ families every month with fresh produce
1.4 million New Yorkers struggled with food insecurity—and 1 in 4 children face hunger. Verde Vida is tackling hunger at its core bridging the gap of affordability and access by providing Fresh Produce to communities that have been historically marginalized.
Pop-Up Markets
Pop-Up Farmers Markets That Fight Food Insecurity—One Block at a Time.
Community Resilience
Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Food, Education, and Partnership.
Volunteer
Join the Movement—One Hour Can Feed a Family
Whether you’re donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness—your impact helps us fight food insecurity where it hits hardest.
Sponsors
Partner With Us to Build Healthier Communities
Verde Vida empowers local heroes—volunteers and sponsors—who bring food, hope, and healing to underserved Latino communities across New York.
fighting hunger at its root.
From Washington Heights to Inwood, Verde Vida delivers fresh produce
Verde Vida’s Mission
Verde Vida is dedicated to building a more sustainable and equitable food system by increasing access to fresh, healthy produce for historically disenfranchised communities across New York City, including Washington Heights and Inwood. Through community-centered partnerships, education, and direct food distribution, we work to dismantle systemic barriers to food access and empower local residents to reclaim their health, dignity, and resilience—one pop up market at a time.
What Sets Us Apart
01
Rooted in the Community
We serve the neighborhoods we come from, with deep ties to the families, schools, and cultures we uplift.
02
Markets That Move
Our pop-up markets bring fresh produce directly to food deserts across New York City.
03
Beyond the Meal
We empower long-term change through education, advocacy, and community-led solutions.
Programs
Building Food Security Through Action and Innovation
Explore how Verde Vida brings fresh food, nutrition education, and community-driven change to the neighborhoods that need it most.
Pop-Up Produce Markets
We set up mobile farmers markets in underserved neighborhoods to provide fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables where they’re needed most.
Community Nutrition Education
We host culturally relevant workshops and school-based programs to teach families how to make healthy, budget-friendly food choices.
Local Food Sourcing & Distribution
We partner with farms and distributors like Hunts Point to deliver fresh food directly to high-need communities across NYC.
Advocacy & Policy Outreach
We work to influence local food policy, expand SNAP access, and push for systemic change to eliminate food insecurity at its root.
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