Facebook Instagram Youtube
Grassroots Community Development

Committed to a brighter future for children, neighbors and communities.

We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.

We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.

Grassroots Community Development
Like Us

Committed to a brighter future for children, neighbors and communities.

We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.

We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.

Project Farmacy: Healing Root Causes

Two smiling Project Farmacy volunteers in Waco, Texas, showcasing branded tote bags and a wooden sign featuring the "Healing Root Causes" slogan. The volunteers are standing behind a table with merchandise and potted plants at a community event.

This past year, the Eva Soza Dream Center led an incredible effort through “Project Farmacy”, focused on improving health and food access for families in South Waco. Grassroots Community Development was honored to support the grant writing and reporting process that helped make this work possible. 

In one year, Project Farmacy hosted 4 health screenings, 24 gardening, composting, nutrition, and cooking workshops, and 62 mini-markets. Through the mini-markets alone, more than 12,000 families received access to fresh food.  

But more than just numbers, we were able to see firsthand the change that comes when the community is given opportunities to learn and grow in their own communities.  Community members began composting at home, families started growing their own food, and participants shared their learning through the classes by sharing healthy recipes they tried with their children and grandchildren. Additionally, individuals followed up after health screenings and sought additional resources. The interest in the project, especially within the Spanish-speaking community, was steady and strong throughout the year. 

At the first Kick-Off event, 82 neighbors attended. By the final Celebration event, 332 people gathered together. The trust-building reflected in this growth did not happen by accident. This shift occurred when intentional efforts demonstrated to community members that their leaders, partners, and neighbors were prioritizing their health and well-being. The majority of participants were from South Waco, primarily the 76706 and 76711 zip codes, showing that this effort stayed rooted in the community it was meant to serve. 

Projects like this remind us that health isn’t just about information. It’s about access, relationships, and trusted spaces where people feel welcomed and respected. We’re grateful to walk alongside community partners like the Eva Soza Dream Center as they continue building opportunities for long-term health and wellness in South Waco. 

A special thanks to the Waco Foundation for supporting projects that are helping us in our goals to develop and sustain thriving communities across Waco. A photo collage for Project Farmacy in Waco, Texas, showing local community volunteers engaged in urban gardening and food distribution. The images feature a man composting, a woman with potted plants, and teams organizing fresh produce and grocery carts at the Eva A. Soza Dream Center in South Waco.

Share This Story: