Welcome!

We are here to end food insecurity and secure the food system for all.

MISSION

To build communities that grow their own food in order to create a community-led, socially just, environmentally sustainable and nutritious food system for all.

VISION

Food sovereignty rooted in dignity.

We envision a Milwaukee where everyone has the power, knowledge, and resources to grow their own food and is no longer dependent on inequitable food systems.

Community is the solution.

We believe real change happens when neighbors support neighbors. By growing food together and sharing what we have, we build trust, resilience, and a food system that works because it is built by community.

Growing future stewards.

Through hands on education and environmental stewardship, we equip youth and adults with the skills to care for the land, nourish themselves, and carry forward a healthier, more just Milwaukee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our urban farm located at 220 E Concordia Ave is open to the community between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Community bed renters can access the farm at all hours.
Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs on the farm. This is a new rule on the farm as we continuously learn more about crop health and safety! We want to ensure all the food grown is safe for consumption, and pet urine and feces can be a health hazard.
No, we do not. Every Spring we host our Great Milwaukee Garden Blitz in which volunteers mobilize to deliver and assemble raised garden beds at people’s homes, schools, daycares, places of worship, and more! If you are interested in a raised garden bed installation in Spring 2027, sign up for the waitlist!

We produce upwards of 90 tons of compost annually with food scraps from local restaurants, grocery stores and cafes to help revitalize our soil with essential nutrients often missing in urban settings.
Our compost is available to the community free of charge, though donations are accepted and encouraged for larger pick ups. We do not deliver — you must come and sift the finished compost and transport it yourself.
Yes! We would love to show you our 1.5-acre urban farm nestled in the heart of Harambee. To coordinate a tour, please contact our Volunteer Programs Coordinator at chlo@victorygardeninitiative.org. To coordinate field trips, please reach out to our Youth Education Coordinator at camille@victorygardeninitiative.org.
Yes! Our farm operates under a U-Pick model, where folks can glean from raised beds as produce matures for harvest. Bring along a bag or basket and some trimming scissors to collect what you would like! Unsure if a crop is ready to be harvested? Find a VGI staff member out on the farm or in our office space to inquire.