501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Building Stronger Communities Through Food, Education, and Empowerment.
"Ubuntu" means 'I am because we are.' We empower families to become food secure, nutrition literate, and self-sufficient.
Our Impact
Did you know?
1 in 7
U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2023
Community
Gardens growing fresh produce where people live
Plant-Based
Cooking programs celebrating culture and connection
Trauma-Informed
Nutrition education for families on a budget
"Ubuntu"
I am because we are — a reflection of our shared humanity.
Our Mission
Empowering Communities to Become Food Secure
Ubuntu Food Security exists to empower clients to become food secure, nutrition literate, and self-sufficient by providing wraparound services that support their stability and resilience in the fight against poverty.
Founded by Deborah Johnson, a Plant-Based Community Nutritionist and advocate for food justice, our organization was created to address food insecurity and inequitable food access affecting families in communities of color across Westchester County and New York City.
Unity
We rise together.
Education
Knowledge empowers lasting change.
Access
Food is a human right.
Sustainability
We honor the earth that feeds us.
What We Do
Through Food Justice & Community Empowerment
We believe food is more than fuel — it's a pathway to healing, equity, and community resilience. By teaching families how to grow, prepare, and share healthy meals, we're helping to create lasting change from the ground up.
Community Gardens
We build community gardens that grow fresh produce right where people live and learn, creating sustainable food sources in underserved neighborhoods.
Nutrition Education
Trauma-informed nutrition education programs help families make healthy choices on a budget, bridging the gap between knowledge and access.
Cooking Programs
Hands-on cooking programs celebrate culture and connection, teaching families how to prepare nutritious, plant-based meals together.
Policy & Advocacy
We advocate for policy and systems change that expands access to affordable, whole-food, plant-based options in our communities.
Ubuntu Nourish Nook™
Bringing Healthy Food Closer to Home
A Community Refrigerator for Everyone
The Ubuntu Nourish Nook™ is a community refrigerator that provides free, healthy food in trusted locations such as community centers, schools, churches, libraries, and healthcare facilities.
Our mission is simple: Increase access to nutritious food while treating every person with dignity.
Make A Difference
Your Donation Creates Change
Every dollar goes directly to supporting families in Westchester County and New York City with food access, nutrition education, and community programs.
Provides a meal box with fresh produce and water for a family.
Supplies a week of plant-based groceries for a family in need.
Funds a nutrition education session for community members.
Supports a community cooking class teaching healthy recipes.
Provides five grocery bags of fresh food for families.
Sponsors a community garden plot for an entire growing season.
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