Farm 2 A.B.L.E.: Empowering Families, Farms, and Communities
Farm 2 A.B.L.E. is committed to turning the tables now for families who lack access to healthy, whole foods, ensuring that nutritious options are available, regardless of financial constraints.
It also provides a lifeline for small farms, helping them grow and thrive by connecting them directly with those in need. Through this initiative, we turn the tables now for the entire community, teaching students and families about food accessibility, the importance of healthy choices, and how small acts of kindness can lead to lasting impact.
Dedicated to Empowering Families, Farms, and Communities
We realize this by connecting people to sources of real food, educating on right choices, helping balance financial support, and choosing food sources that support local and small farms.
Vision
Connect people to whole food to make people whole
Mission
Provide opportunity for families in need to have access to nutritious, whole food to fuel a healthy body and mind while enabling small farms to thrive.
Purpose
We are the catalyst that connects people to whole foods and fills the gaps in food understanding, accessibility and choice.
Our Goals: Everyone should be A.B.L.E.
Access
bring whole food to families in need
Build
support and fund small farms
Link
drive active participation by inspiring others
Educate
teach the impact of food choices
Why Farm 2 A.B.L.E.?
Big on People, Small on Farms
At its core, “able” means having the power, skills, and opportunity to achieve something. With Farm 2 A.B.L.E., we aim to ensure that everyone—especially families in need—has the ability to thrive. Food is a fundamental human necessity, yet millions are denied access to the healthy, nutritious food they deserve.
Across our communities, food deserts and food insecurity are real, with families facing barriers like financial hardship, geographical isolation, and misleading marketing. Low-income households are often forced to choose cheap, processed foods due to limited access to fresh, wholesome produce. Meanwhile, small, local farms—rich in nutritious fruits and vegetables—are struggling to survive.
Farm 2 A.B.L.E. bridges this gap, creating direct pathways between families in need and local farmers through grassroots efforts and community-driven initiatives. By connecting small farms to families in need, we help ensure that both thrive.
This mission extends beyond food access. Farm 2 A.B.L.E. fosters human connection, with donors providing essential funds, the program offering nutritional education, and communities uniting to promote food literacy. Together, we empower our children and families to lead the charge toward healthier, more informed food choices, transforming not just plates but lives.
Origin Story
A Vision for a Healthier Communities
It began with a simple email from the school, requesting support for families in need by raising funds for grocery store gift cards. This prompted me to reflect on the larger issue: while food drives provide families with shelf-stable, low-cost items, these offerings often lack essential nutrients and often contribute to long-term health risks due to their highly processed nature.
I knew there had to be a better way—one that gave families access to nutritious, fresh, whole foods. That’s where the idea for Farm 2 Able was born. Farmers markets are rich with fresh vegetables, fruits, and other healthy food options, yet they’re often out of reach for those most in need. By connecting these families directly to local farmers, we could create a powerful, synergistic solution to combat food insecurity.
But it didn’t stop there. I saw an opportunity to go beyond simply providing healthy food. I wanted to empower families and communities with the knowledge to make informed, sustainable food choices. By collaborating with the community, leveraging students and community members, we could integrate educational programs, clubs, and speaker series, transforming how we think about nutrition.
Farm 2 Able is more than just a food access initiative; it’s a movement to build healthier, more informed communities through education, collaboration, and access to wholesome, nutritious food.​​​​​
We are the catlalyst that connects people to whole food and fills the gap in food understanding, accessibility and choice.
Jason C. Fitz