2025: $320,940 To support operations including the efforts to find viable food access and delivery solutions in the Northside community.
Growing Resilience is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing food access and strengthening community cohesion in Wilmington’s Northside neighborhood. Through resident-driven efforts focused on sustainable food systems, economic development, and deep community engagement, Growing Resilience works to empower local residents and address structural barriers to food security. The awarded Endowment grant provides core operating support to advance this work, including Growing Resilience’s role in shaping potential solutions.
2025: $5,000 Capacity Grant: To help fund a health and wellness reimbursement program for staff members in support of the development of the Northside community grocery store and community engagement.
2025: $5,000 Community Grant: To pilot “mini-programs” such as training three to five residents alongside farm staff, the Cook Together program and The Foodio at the DREAMS Center.