Youthmarkets are organized in collaboration with community-based partner organizations. GrowNYC provides planning and development, training, management oversight, and sources fresh, locally grown produce from regional farmers. The partner hires and employs youth, provides market locations and publicity, and serves as the crucial link between the Youthmarket program and the community.

The community partner is essential to the Youthmarket model. Community partners can be non-profit organizations, schools, churches, or even concerned local business people; the only requirements are a strong link with the community and a willingness to commit to supporting a farm stand.

Our Community Partners (2011):

Bon Secours Health Systems/Shervier Nursing Care Center
Bronx Community Board 8
Chelsea Market
Children’s Aid Society
City Harvest
Common Ground Brownsville Partnership
Councilmember Brad Lander
Councilmember Letitia James
Family Cook Productions
Fulton Youth of The Future
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
Lafayette Gardens Residents Association
GrowNYC Learn it, Grow it, Eat it
Ridgewood Local Development Corporation
Riverdale CSA
Riverdale Neighborhood House
Riverdale YM-YWHA Waste Management