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4Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to unearthing the power of food to build healthy communities.
4Roots was founded in 2015 with a simple yet powerful belief: food has the ability to transform communities. Through regenerative farming, programs that combat food insecurity, and a commitment to reshaping the food system, we’re redefining how Central Florida grows, sources, and shares food.
We are dedicated to unearthing the power of food to build healthy communities.
Our team is a collective of passionate changemakers working together to cultivate a brighter food future.
Meet the visionary leaders and advocates who guide our mission.
Get to know our valued partner organizations who share in our mission to build a stronger food system, together.
Through innovative programs, we support responsible farming, expand fresh food access, and deepen understanding of food’s impact on health and the environment.
Take a virtual tour of the 4Roots Farm Campus, designed to inspire a healthier, more sustainable future through education, innovation, and regenerative agriculture.
We are dedicated to unearthing the power of food to build healthy communities.
Through innovative programs, we support responsible farming practices, increase access to fresh, nutritious food, and inspire a deeper understanding of how food impacts health, the environment, and local economies.
4Roots collaborates with farmers, businesses, and community partners to create a resilient regional food network.
These initiatives aggregate fresh produce purchases to support responsible growers, improve food access for families and institutions, provide hands-on agricultural education, and explore the link between nutrition and well-being. By engaging the community in these efforts, 4Roots is building a sustainable food future that is rooted in health, equity, and environmental stewardship.
A broken food system that is not nourishing people or our planet.
Too many hungry children. One in five students in OCPS don’t know where their next meal will come from.
Too many diet-related illnesses. For the first time, our children will have a shorter lifespan due in part to illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.
Too many chemicals. 98% of the farms in the United States are chemical dependent. 0.1% of pesticides reach pests, the rest pollutes our ecosystem.
Too much food waste. Despite 41 million Americans lacking consistent access to food, 30% of the US food supply goes to waste every year.
A healthy, sustainable regional food system
Children nourished by food grown locally. An end to childhood food insecurity in Central Florida, with kids connected to fresh local produce.
Farmers thriving in harmony with nature. Local farmers making an honest living doing what they do best, growing food and being good land stewards.
Food that is valued, not wasted. A community that knows where their food comes from, choosing food that is local and seasonal.
Our local economy prospering. Our community supporting local food businesses – from growing to distributing to preparing and serving.
Create a community crossroads for education, innovation and action
Farmers learning new techniques. Local farmers and agriculture students experiment with leading-edge technologies in a risk-free environment.
Students learning about food & farming. OCPS students explore why food matters and how they can participate in food and farming careers.
Families connecting food & health. Parents and children learn how to source and prepare nutritious, delicious and affordable meals.
A community inspired to take action. Individuals, organizations and leaders exchange ideas and take action to build a better food future.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director
4Roots
Executive Director,
The 4Roots Foundation
Executive Director
Culinary Health Institute
Chief Medical Officer
Culinary Health Institute
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Grants
Strategic Partnerships Officery
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Head Farmer
Director of Programs
Director of Marketing & Donor Relations
Director of Philanthropic Operations
Creative Director
