Growing Food
By the Numbers
Food Grown and Food Shared Since 2018
213,702 Pounds
681,721 Servings
116 Varieties
From field to table - but not for their own
The Landscape of Immokalee
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Population: 25,000
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Estimated 6,000–8,000 farmworkers live and work in Immokalee during peak harvest season
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Major source of winter tomatoes and other produce
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Foreign-born residents: 38% (primarily from Mexico, Guatemala, and Haiti)
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Poverty rate: 24 - 65%
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USDA-classified food desert with limited access to affordable, nutritious foods
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1 in 2 farmworker families struggle to afford enough nutritious food each week
Food Insecurity in Immokalee, Florida
The Harvesters Left Behind
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Over 60% of farmworkers live in overcrowded, aging trailers, often without proper plumbing or insulation
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Exorbitant rent often over $400/week per person
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Most families share housing with strangers and have no access to leases or tenant rights
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Limited access to transportation
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High food prices and low wages force families to skip meals or rely on donations
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Immigration status often prevents access to food assistance programs like SNAP