Project New Village - San Diego

Project New Village - San Diego Improving fresh food access in Southeastern San Diego is part of a broad-based movement to build social equity, giving way to healthy neighborhoods.

Our goal of improving fresh food access in Southeastern San Diego is part of a broad based movement to build healthy neighborhoods. PNV has embraced urban farming and community engagement as our primary tools to improve food access, food security, and environmental wellness. We use a social determinant of health model which views food equity and self-determination as key factors for achieving better health.

We want to highlight Big Rock Ranch and Thelma’s Terrace as our hyperlocal producers of the week - don’t miss the Macada...
04/23/2026

We want to highlight Big Rock Ranch and Thelma’s Terrace as our hyperlocal producers of the week - don’t miss the Macadamia nuts and Sapotes now available on the People’s Produce MFM this week! We also want to highlight a couple of the markets this week:
Thursday 4/23, Thrive Lemon Grove are kicking off their new Seasons of Health and Wellness program at the Lemon Grove Farmers Market from 5-6:30pm. This 8-week series is designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit through a series of enriching experiences. Sign-ups begin at 4:30pm.

Friday 4/24, join us at the 4th Friday Encanto Village farmers market from 2:30-5pm for a chance to win some amazing prizes sponsored by Blue Shied of California Promise Health Plan. Make a purchase from the mobile farmers market and you will be entered to win one of our fantastic prizes including vacuums, air fryers, cookware, and more! Last week one lucky customer won a 7-piece Ninja ceramic cookware set - join us at the Promenade Friday for your chance to win!

The market days, locations, and times for this week are:

WEDNESDAY
Mount Hope Community Garden
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY
Morse High School
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

THURSDAY
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)
9:00 am to 11:00 am

THURSDAY
Thrive Lemon Grove/Treganza Heritage Park
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

FRIDAY
Four Corners/Brooks Huffman Plaza
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

FRIDAY
Encanto Village/6315 Imperial Ave 92114
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SATURDAY
Neal Petties Mountain View Community Center
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

We accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and SNAP/EBT. 

For more information about an event or for our full market schedule, click the link in our bio or visit:
https://projectnewvillage.org/calendar/

04/22/2026

We have a new growing space at 4835 Market St we’re officially naming ‘Chollas View Rainwater Garden’. Come check it out at our new monthly Community Work Day this Saturday, 4/25, from 9-11am (and every 4th Saturday of the month). We’ll be giving away some plants and seeds, doing some garden work, and enjoying some nice weather with community members! No experience or equipment needed, open to all.

🗓️ Saturday, April 25th
⏰ 9am to 11am
📍 4835 Market St, San Diego 92102

We had a beautiful work day on Saturday, and our Growers Collective gave away tons of great food plants and seeds to the...
04/20/2026

We had a beautiful work day on Saturday, and our Growers Collective gave away tons of great food plants and seeds to the community. Great turnout, thanks to all who showed up!
And if you missed it, don’t worry- we have a new Community Work Day happening this Saturday, 4/25 from 9-11am at our new growing space - Uvas Rain Water Garden @ 4835 Market St (located just east of the Mt Hope Community Garden on Market). If you haven’t seen the new space, you should definitely join us - things are starting to grow, and Ian and Christopher have been putting in a lot of work getting everything ready for food production. Come check out the progress this Saturday!

Hey all, we’re celebrating Earth Day this weekend at the Mt Hope Community Garden with a special community work day! Joi...
04/13/2026

Hey all, we’re celebrating Earth Day this weekend at the Mt Hope Community Garden with a special community work day! Join us Saturday, 4/18 from 9am to 12pm for community gardening projects, art and crafts activities, music, snacks, refreshments, and neighborhood camaraderie. Plus the Neighborhood Growers Collective will be distributing free plants and seedlings to attendees! 🌱 Open to all, family friendly event - let’s start growing together! Join us!

Celebrating Ms. Moss’ birthday today at the office- good times w good people!
04/10/2026

Celebrating Ms. Moss’ birthday today at the office- good times w good people!

A few months ago, the PNV team had an opportunity to visit and take a tour through Living For Today Ranch in Bonita. It ...
04/08/2026

A few months ago, the PNV team had an opportunity to visit and take a tour through Living For Today Ranch in Bonita. It was a wonderful experience, and the work that Luis De La Rosa and Monica McDade are doing out there is amazing!

We’re so happy to now be able to share the experience with our community members- please join us on Saturday, April 25th for our monthly Wellness Journey taking place at Living For Today Ranch. This free community event will feature a guided farm tour, salad harvesting, coconut husk planting, and a fresh community meal with farm salad and beet burgers — all rooted in connection, sustainability, and nourishment.

If you would like to join us, please register at https://bit.ly/April25-WJ (link in bio).

🗓️ Saturday April 25, 2026
⏰ 10am-2pm
📍 Living For Today Ranch, 3472 El Rancho Grande, Bonita, CA 91902

We have some delicious Collard greens and cabbage once again coming from hyperlocal grower Nyenyekevu Nursery and some k...
04/08/2026

We have some delicious Collard greens and cabbage once again coming from hyperlocal grower Nyenyekevu Nursery and some kale from Solwazi’s Farmacy. Back to a full schedule this week, with a special Saturday market happening at Dennis Allen Park for an Earth Day Fair. Speaking of Earth Day, Mt. Hope Community Garden will be hosting the annual Earth Day Celebration community work day on April 18th, featuring gardening activities, arts & crafts, snacks and refreshments, music, and the Neighborhood Growers Collective will be giving away loads of plants to community members! Be sure to join us at the garden in celebrating Mother Earth and our food justice community!

The market days, locations, and times for this week are:

WEDNESDAY
Mount Hope Community Garden
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY
Morse High School
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

THURSDAY
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)
9:00 am to 11:00 am

THURSDAY
Thrive Lemon Grove/Treganza Heritage Park
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

FRIDAY
Four Corners/Brooks Huffman Plaza
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

FRIDAY
Encanto Village/6315 Imperial Ave 92114
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SATURDAY
Earth Day Fair/Dennis Allen Park
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

We accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and SNAP/EBT. 

For more information about an event or for our full market schedule, click the link in our bio or visit:
https://projectnewvillage.org/calendar/

Wow - this is exciting! Please check out this terrific article in Civil Eats () featuring an interview with our own N. D...
04/07/2026

Wow - this is exciting! Please check out this terrific article in Civil Eats () featuring an interview with our own N. Diane Moss. This is a must-read for anyone interested in food justice and how creating an equitable food-oriented development (EFOD) can build community wealth and resilience through good food. Thank you to Sheila Pell and Civil Eats for this very comprehensive piece!

Article link in bio, or visit https://civileats.com/2026/03/31/in-southeast-san-diego-a-model-for-creating-community-wealth-through-food/

04/02/2026

New podcast episode alert! The second episode of our 2026 podcast theme, “Farmer, Teacher, Healer” is now available, and this is one that shouldn’t be missed.

Chris Burroughs has a fascinating life journey that led him to where he is now, someone who completely represents the phrase, “Farmer, Teacher, Healer.” From serving 14 years in prison to founding Garden 31, a San Diego County-based nonprofit that provides training and mentorship in regenerative agriculture and life skills to at-risk youth and adults, Chris shares his powerful story of lived experiences, second chances, and pathways to healing.

Join hosts N. Diane Moss and Brandon S. Johnson for an inspiring talk with Mr. Burroughs about purpose, determination, and teaching the value of self-worth.

Available now on all streaming platforms or visit our podcast page (link in bio) https://projectnewvillage.org/season-2-ep-6-farmer-teacher-healer-chris-burroughs-and-garden-31/.

We’re diving into April with some delicious local and hyperlocal produce on the truck this week! Hyperlocal grower highl...
04/01/2026

We’re diving into April with some delicious local and hyperlocal produce on the truck this week! Hyperlocal grower highlights featuring celery and Collard Greens from Nyenyekevu Nursery and Marlene’s Meadow. Please note no Morse HS or ECC markets this week due to spring break.

The market days, locations, and times for this week are:

WEDNESDAY
Mount Hope Community Garden
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

THURSDAY
Thrive Lemon Grove/Treganza Heritage Park
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

FRIDAY
Four Corners/Brooks Huffman Plaza
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

FRIDAY
Encanto Village/6315 Imperial Ave 92114
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SATURDAY
Bethel AME Church/3085 K St 92102
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

We accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and SNAP/EBT. 

For more information about an event or for our full market schedule, click the link in our bio or visit:
https://projectnewvillage.org/calendar/

What a gathering last night to celebrate Farmworkers Day - thanks to all in the community who made it out to the garden....
04/01/2026

What a gathering last night to celebrate Farmworkers Day - thanks to all in the community who made it out to the garden. The drinks were flowing, the food was incredible, and the music was perfect 🤩
There’s just something magical about that space at night when it’s filled with good people- it was an uplifting, amazing evening! If you were there, hit us up in the comments and let us know your thoughts.

In observance of Farmworkers Day, join us in paying tribute to the heroes in the farmworkers’ rights movement. Tonight f...
03/31/2026

In observance of Farmworkers Day, join us in paying tribute to the heroes in the farmworkers’ rights movement. Tonight from 6-8pm at the Mt Hope Community Garden we’re hosting our Spring Solidarity Mixer, a fundraiser celebrating food justice all who support building a food system that builds equity in our communities.
Good food, tasty drinks, live music, and of course great company- all for $20! Tickets still available, link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer.

Tomorrow night, join us in celebrating the unsung heroes of the farmworkers’ rights movement with our Spring Solidarity ...
03/31/2026

Tomorrow night, join us in celebrating the unsung heroes of the farmworkers’ rights movement with our Spring Solidarity Mixer at Mt Hope Community Garden. Live music, good food, tasty beverages, and wonderful people - all in celebration of Farmworkers Day.
Tickets $20, all food and drinks included, and all proceeds support our food justice mission - join us!
Link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer.

We’re getting excited for the Spring Solidarity Mixer on Tuesday night! We hope you can join us in celebrating Farmworke...
03/27/2026

We’re getting excited for the Spring Solidarity Mixer on Tuesday night! We hope you can join us in celebrating Farmworkers Day with a community friend-raiser event at the Mt Hope Community Garden!!
Live music, delicious food, tasty drinks, and good people! All proceeds go towards supporting our food justice mission.
Tickets $20 available here: https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer.

Join us!

03/26/2026

New monthly Community Work Day happening this Saturday, 3/28 from 9am to 11am at the Uvas Rain Water Garden - 4835 Market St, 92102. Join us for creating planting areas, moving mulch, and pulling up weeds. Great way to get some exercise in the fresh air and connect with neighbors.
The monthly work day at Uvas will happen every 4th Saturday, and we’ll also have weekly volunteer hours every Thursday from 10am to 12pm. Join us in growing food and building equity in our communities!

Beautiful weather and delicious produce this week! Stop by one of our neighborhood markets and stock up on fresh, local ...
03/25/2026

Beautiful weather and delicious produce this week! Stop by one of our neighborhood markets and stock up on fresh, local produce. Our Friday Encanto Village Promenade market will be extra special: starting this week, every 4th Friday Encanto Village market we’ll have a drawing for some wonderful prizes, including a Shark Stick Vac, Ninja Air Fryer, 7pc Ceramic Cookware set, and much more! Purchase produce from the mobile farmers market at the Friday Encanto Village market, and you will automatically be entered into the drawing. At the end of the market, the lucky winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded. Just another great reason to join us at the Promenade on Fridays!

The market days, locations, and times for this week are:

WEDNESDAY
Mount Hope Community Garden
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY
Morse High School
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

THURSDAY
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)
9:00 am to 11:00 am

THURSDAY
Thrive Lemon Grove/Treganza Heritage Park
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

FRIDAY
Four Corners/Brooks Huffman Plaza
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

FRIDAY
Encanto Village/6315 Imperial Ave 92114
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SATURDAY
Mountain View Community Center/641 S Boundary St 92113
10:00 am to 12:30 pm

We accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and SNAP/EBT. 

For more information about an event or for our full market schedule, click the link in our bio or visit:
https://projectnewvillage.org/calendar/

03/24/2026

One week away! Join us in celebrating Farmworkers Day with an evening at Mt Hope Community Garden- enjoy neighborhood tastes (ceviche, pancit, black eyed pea salad), garden cocktails, Pure Project beer, live music, and good company! All this for $20, and all proceeds support our food justice mission in Southeastern San Diego.
Come enjoy a great event for a great cause! Ticket link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer.

🗓️ Tuesday, March 31 - 6pm to 8pm
📍 Mt. Hope Community Garden, 4269 Market St., SD 92102
🎟️ $20

New Community Work Day!! This Saturday 3/28 and every fourth Saturday of the month, join us for a Community Work Day at ...
03/23/2026

New Community Work Day!! This Saturday 3/28 and every fourth Saturday of the month, join us for a Community Work Day at our Uvas Rain Water Garden at 4835 Market Street. Located just east of the Mt Hope Community Garden, we’ll be creating new planting areas, pulling weeds, and moving mulch. Come get acquainted with this somewhat new growing space and connect with neighbors- no experience or equipment needed, open to all!

Join us for a garden fundraiser celebrating Farmworkers Day, Tues 3/31 at the Mt Hope Community Garden!The Spring Solida...
03/23/2026

Join us for a garden fundraiser celebrating Farmworkers Day, Tues 3/31 at the Mt Hope Community Garden!
The Spring Solidarity Mixer celebrates urban agriculture, farm workers, and the labor leaders who paved the way for farm worker’s rights in California. We pay tribute to the leadership of the United Farm Workers and the Agricultural workers Association (AWA), and celebrate the legacy of early labor leaders Dolores Huerta, Maria Moreno, Larry Itliong, Phillip Vera Cruz, Gilbert Padilla, and Mack Lyons.

This ticketed event will feature delicious food, specialty cocktails and beverages, and festive live music. All proceeds from this event support our food justice mission in Southeastern San Diego. Join us in celebrating the legacy of activism for farm worker’s rights as we stand in solidarity for an equitable local food system.

Tickets only $20 and include all food and drinks, available now - link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer.

Tuesday, March 31 - 6pm to 8pm
Mt. Hope Community Garden, 4269 Market St., SD 92102
$20

This event is intended for adults 21+, all children must be closely supervised by a parent or guardian.

foodjusticefriendraiser

This weekend was planned to be PNV’s annual Delores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Day of Service - a day to gather as a commun...
03/20/2026

This weekend was planned to be PNV’s annual Delores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Day of Service - a day to gather as a community in the Mt. Hope Garden to build solidarity and work together. This year our event name changed in response to feedback from the community to pay larger tribute to Delores Huerta’s role and activism in the farmworker rights movement. Now, in light of the recent revelations surrounding Cesar Chavez, we are again renaming our annual day of service to the “Dolores Huerta Day of Service.” Moving forward we’re proud to rename this annual event and fully pay tribute to the work and legacy of Dolores Huerta. We stand in solidarity with the survivors of all forms of violence. It is in this spirit that we hope you will join us to celebrate Delores Huerta and the farmworkers rights movement with neighbors and friends while we work toward food sovereignty in Southeastern San Diego.

The weather is heating up, and so is our produce selection on the truck this week! Hyperlocal highlights include Collard...
03/18/2026

The weather is heating up, and so is our produce selection on the truck this week! Hyperlocal highlights include Collard greens from Nyenyekevu’s Nursery courtesy of the one and only Ms. Diane Moss, and broccoli leaves and Collard greens from Solwazi’s Farmacy owned and operated by legendary hyperlocal grower and master gardener Mr. Rodney West!

**Special note: We have a temporary time change at this week’s Mt. Hope Community Garden market - Wednesday 3/18, the market hours will be 10am to 11:30am (as opposed to the normal 11am to 1pm).

The market days, locations, and times for this week are:

WEDNESDAY
Mount Hope Community Garden
10:00 am to 11:30 am

WEDNESDAY
Morse High School
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

THURSDAY
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)
9:00 am to 11:00 am

THURSDAY
Thrive Lemon Grove/Treganza Heritage Park
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

FRIDAY
Four Corners/Brooks Huffman Plaza
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

FRIDAY
Encanto Village/6315 Imperial Ave 921114
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SATURDAY
Mundo Gardens/Maat Mataa Yukm
Division and Palm (Under Bridge)
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

We accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and SNAP/EBT. 

For more information about an event or for our full market schedule, click the link in our bio or visit:
https://projectnewvillage.org/calendar/

Join us for a March friend-raiser event celebrating early leaders in the Farm Labor Movement!On Tuesday, March 31st - bi...
03/17/2026

Join us for a March friend-raiser event celebrating early leaders in the Farm Labor Movement!

On Tuesday, March 31st - birthday of César Chávez - we’re hosting our Spring Solidarity Mixer, celebrating urban agriculture, farm workers, and the labor leaders who paved the way for farm worker’s rights in California. We pay tribute to the leadership of the United Farm Workers and the Agricultural workers Association (AWA), and celebrate the legacy of early labor leaders César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, Phillip Vera Cruz, Gilbert Padilla, and Mack Lyons.

This ticketed event will feature delicious food, specialty cocktails and beverages, and latin jazz with . All proceeds from this event support our food justice mission in Southeastern San Diego. Join us in celebrating the legacy of activism for farm worker’s rights as we stand in solidarity for an equitable local food system.

Tickets only $20 and include all food and drinks, available now - link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer.

Tuesday, March 31 - 6pm to 8pm
Mt. Hope Community Garden, 4269 Market St., SD 92102
$20

This event is intended for adults 21+, all children must be closely supervised by a parent or guardian.

03/16/2026

A garden fundraiser you don’t want to miss! We’re celebrating Cesar Chavez’s birthday on March 31st with a friendraiser event at Mt Hope Community Garden, featuring Latin jazz with , delicious small plate food options, garden cocktails and beverages, and of course good company!
Join us in highlighting past labor leaders and their legacy of activism, and support the food justice movement!
Tickets $20, link in bio or visit https://projectnewvillage.org/spring-solidarity-mixer-march-31st for more information.

Some beautiful shots taken by from our last Wellness Journey at Balboa Park. These community outings explore some of th...
03/16/2026

Some beautiful shots taken by from our last Wellness Journey at Balboa Park. These community outings explore some of the most relaxing and inspiring outdoor environments San Diego has to offer, combined with holistic wellness practices and good company.
Want to join? Our next Journey is on March 28th at Paradise Hills Native Gardens. To register for these free event, go to the link in our bio or visit https://projectnewvillage.org/wellness-journey-march-28th/ for more info!

03/12/2026

On March 31st - Cesar Chavez’s birthday- join us for a garden friend-raiser event celebrating activism, farm worker’s rights, and community!

Our Spring Solidarity Mixer will be a good time at Mt Hope Community Garden with great people! From 6-8pm, come enjoy live latin jazz courtesy of Bill Caballero, delicious cultural food tasting plates, signature garden cocktails and beverages, and of course good company in a beautiful nighttime garden setting.
Support the good food movement- all proceeds from this event supports our food justice mission in Southeastern San Diego.

Spring Solidarity Mixer
🗓️ Tues March 31 - 6/8pm
📍 Mt Hope Community Garden- 4269 Market St 92102
🎟️ $20, link in bio or visit https://bit.ly/Spring-Solidarity-Mixer

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4261 Market Street
San Diego, CA
92102

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