Our Mission

Slate Valley Cares is committed to building resilient communities through empowering individuals, fostering community connections, and ensuring the fundamental right to food for all. 

Our Values

At Slate Valley Cares, our work is grounded in the following core values:

• Food Sovereignty – We believe that access to nourishing, culturally relevant food is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. We support community-led solutions that restore power to the people.

• Dignity & Justice – We reject charity models that perpetuate dependence and instead uplift approaches that honor the inherent worth of every individual. We advocate for systems rooted in fairness, equity, and self-determination.

• Community & Connection – We foster deep relationships, recognizing that resilience is built through shared knowledge, mutual support, and collective action.

• Empowerment & Leadership – We cultivate spaces where individuals can reclaim agency over their food, land, and livelihoods, ensuring that those most affected by food injustice lead the movement for change.

• Sustainability & Regeneration – We prioritize ecologically sound and regenerative practices, stewarding our land and resources with future generations in mind.

• Collaboration & Solidarity – We work alongside diverse partners, embracing intersectional approaches that address the root causes of hunger and systemic inequities.

These values guide every decision we make, ensuring that our pursuit of food justice remains unwavering, inclusive, and transformative.