Massachusetts Avenue Project

The mission of the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) (www.mass-ave.org) is to nurture the growth of a diverse and equitable community food system to promote local economic opportunities, access to affordable nutritious food and social change education. MAP’s Growing Green Program is a year-round youth development initiative that involves youth in solving Buffalo’s challenges related to nutrition and healthy food access. The program trains urban youth in urban agriculture, food systems issues, microenterprise development and leadership. We operate a 1.5 acre sustainable urban farm and increase healthy, affordable food access throughout Buffalo through a Mobile Market program. MAP values creativity and cooperative principles and team problem solving. MAP offices are located at our urban farm, in an 11,000 sq. ft. Farmhouse and Community Food Training Center that provides resources, education and enterprise opportunities for the community.