Planet Newark Urban Farming Intensive

Help Us Sustain Urban Agriculture & Community Empowerment with Al-Munir!

Since 2019, Al-Munir LLC has been transforming Newark’s urban landscape and nourishing its communities through urban agriculture, educational programs, and community organizing. Founded with a mission to restore food justice, provide hands-on agricultural training, and foster resilience, Al-Munir manages two vibrant urban farms—Jannah on Grafton and Eden's Farm—that serve as hubs for food production, youth development, and cultural enrichment.

What We Do at Al-Munir: Our farms are more than plots of land; they’re places of empowerment. Through Al-Munir’s programming, we provide:

Youth Apprenticeships in sustainable gardening, cooking, and herbal medicine preparation.

Workshops on Herbalism & Nutrition that revive traditional Black and Brown homesteading knowledge.

Community Garden Events that feature farm-to-table meals, music therapy, arts workshops, and gardening activities.

Health and Nutrition Initiatives, including asthma safety education, SNAP/WIC outreach, and in-store nutrition for local corner stores.

Environmental Advocacy and infrastructure, such as drip irrigation and composting, to support urban farming in Newark.

Our Impact So Far: With your support, we've transformed once-vacant lots into thriving green spaces that produce thousands of pounds of fresh produce yearly, support pollinators, and provide sustainable food access for Newark families. From 2019 to date, we:

Engaged 500 + community members in gardening and nutrition education.

Provided 200+ hours of youth training in agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Distributed over 10,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Newark community.

Why We Need Your Help: Maintaining and expanding our programming takes funding, resources, and community support. Each year, it costs approximately $150,000 to operate our farms, run programs, and support our staff. Your contribution will go toward:

Farm Maintenance (soil amendments, seeds, tools, drip irrigation systems, and other essentials).

Youth and Community Programs (workshops, apprenticeship stipends, and educational materials).

Community Events and Resource Fairs, which celebrate and strengthen our local community.

Salaries for Farm Staff and Educators, whose expertise and passion drive Al-Munir’s mission forward.

Join Us in Growing a Healthier Newark: We believe in the power of urban agriculture to create lasting change. With your help, we can continue to grow and serve Newark's residents, especially its youth, who are gaining life skills and empowerment through our programs. Please support our work by donating and sharing our campaign with your networks. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to a stronger, healthier, and more food-secure Newark.

Thank you for supporting Al-Munir’s mission to cultivate community resilience and food justice in Newark!