Cultivating Power In Community
Since Planting Justice began in 2009, our vision has been rooted in a simple but profound belief that communities most impacted by incarceration, disinvestment, and environmental harm should be at the forefront of movements to address injustice and build thriving futures. What has always been needed is land, resources, opportunity, and the collective will to invest in these communities.
From two staff growing a garden in San Quentin and converting yards to edible gardens in East Oakland, to a thriving ecosystem of land-based social enterprises across the Greater Bay Area, scroll down and explore to learn more about what we do, and what each plant you purchase supports, and other ways you can get involved.
Reentry
High wage jobs and holistic support for folks formerly incarcerated
Education
School programs for sustainable urban agriculture, food justice, and wellness
Youth Internships
Paid job training and professional certifications for underrepresented youth
Food Distribution
Healthy food grown in our gardens and community, and distributed within that same community
Volunteer
Bring your energy to our work, cultivate land-based skills, and get involved in the food justice / sovereignty movement. Oakland. El Sobrante. Sobrante Park.
Higher Wage Jobs
Dignified livelihoods for those most impacted by systemic injustices
Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Growing healthy local food economies
SPARK Seeds
SPARK Seeds is a free seed saving library and exchange for all in East Oakland, Sobrante Park.
