Our Mission
Who We Are
Growing Ancestral Roots (GAR) is a collective led by immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities in Benton and Linn counties. We are more than a food project—we are a living network where culture, livelihood, and survival come together.
Our Initiatives
What We Do
For many of our members, Western systems often demand constant labor while dismissing the cultural traditions and values that sustain us. Pressuring people to conform and constantly explain to only minimize our traditions and culture. GAR exists as a refuge from that. GAR has created a place where people do not have to explain why their food, language, or customs matter. Here, individuals are free to live in their fullness, connect with one another, and find strength in shared experiences.
