Our Organization

Cul2vate’s mission is based on Matthew 25:35. Jesus gives us a mandate to care for others by saying, “I was hungry, and you fed me. I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Cul2vate encourages a community to come together to feed the hungry – those who suffer from physical hunger and those who hunger for a fresh start.

Cul2vate is Growing Food and Growing People right here in the great Nashville, TN area and beyond. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit comprised of champions joining together to fight hunger. Our mission is two-fold:

Growing Food

Cul2vate feeds those who suffer from food insecurity by providing fresh produce grown locally on Cul2vate farms.

Did you know that one in five Nashville residents lives in a food desert? Food deserts (as defined by the USDA) are neighborhoods that lack healthy food sources and are usually found in impoverished areas. By providing produce to those in need, hunger can be alleviated one potato or tomato at a time.

Growing People

Cul2vate feeds those with spiritual needs by employing and training them as “Cul2vators” to work the soil, grow and distribute food. Many of the Cul2vators hired have been incarcerated or are in recovery. Through farming, they find purpose, hope, and a way to give back.

Click here to checkout the story of our first Cul2vator Chris Comstock.

Matthew 25:35 relates to all the importance of feeding the hungry. Hunger comes in many forms, both physical and spiritual. Agriculture, employment, and relationships with each individual can help break the cycle of poverty. Cul2vators are encouraged to grow in their relationship with God, improve their lives, enrich those lives they touch in turn, and work toward a greater good by growing crops that are donated. Join us in creating this safe and supportive community today!