In Louisiana, Sprout supports small farmers with training, land and market access — helping families buy fresh food with SNAP while strengthening local ...

With support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, El Centro has since grown into a full suite of programs — financial and business accelerators, ...

Louisiana’s first universal home-visiting pilot in New Orleans shows how early, in-home support improves outcomes for mothers, babies and families.

Louisiana and Mississippi face some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation. Programs like Family Connects in New ...

How community-led farming and food education is helping families access fresh produce and give children healthy starts.

Read first-hand reflections on recovery, reimagining and lasting change in the years since Hurricane Katrina by those who have led their communities.

Food systems Ben Fugate, a member of WKKF grantee FoodCorps, wrote an original song called “Grow,” inspired by his food education work in ...

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

Voices of I Am New Orleans highlights Covenant House’s impact—empowering youth facing homelessness with support & life skills.

Thrive New Orleans equips youth with skills, mentors, and hope to lead climate-smart change and build stronger communities in the 9th Ward.

Discover how LA Green Corps is shaping a greener future by training young people for sustainable careers in Episode 6 of our audio ...

Discover free and affordable summer activities that keep children learning, active and supported while helping families stay engaged without overspending.

Youth at Grow Dat Youth Farm grow food—and futures—through leadership, sustainability, and equity. Hear their stories.

Discover Voices of I Am New Orleans, a powerful audio series spotlighting young changemakers and the community organizations fueling their leadership—from tech and ...

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.