We're the heart of Galveston's local food movement, uniting our community through education, access, and hands-on experiences.
What We Do
Founded in 2012, Groundwell is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting our community to local foods through year-round weekly farmers markets, food access programming, school gardens and health & food education opportunities.
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Galveston's Own Farmers Market (GOFM)
Galveston's Own Farmers Market is a local food community through a vibrant, producers-only marketplace, improved food access, and educational programming.
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Young Gardeners Program (YGP)
Groundswell’s Young Gardeners Program integrates high-production gardens & advanced curriculum with the after-school programming at GISD schools.
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Real Food Project (RFP)
Groundswell’s Real Food Project is a multifaceted set of programs that all support increased food access, nutrition, and community building in Galveston.
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Victory Gardens Program (VGP)
Groundswell’s Victory Gardens Program (VGP) builds and manages vegetable production beds at partnered sites in the community
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Food Access Programs (FAP)
Groundswell’s Food Access Programs is our way of increasing the purchasing power of our friends in need, for we strive to make our marketplace accessible and affordable to ALL folks.