Purpose & Mission
Farming + Gardens To tackle food insecurity and waste while promoting sustainable community development, Lucille’s 1913 launched its farming initiative in 2022. The primary hub is located in Kendleton, TX, a historic farming community that has become a food desert, originally settled by emancipated slaves after the Civil War. In partnership with Ft. end county Judges office, Ft. Bend county Parks Department and Commissioner Dexter McCoys office, we have created a completely free resource to the residents of Kendleton and beyond. This include growing culturally considerate produce, offering "Upicks" as well as seasonal distributions at no cost to the residents of Ft. Bend County and beyond
The soil is the great connector of our lives, the source and destination of all.
Our Mission
GROW TO GIVE
Lucille’s 1913 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a vertically integrated ecosystem that combats food insecurity, reduces waste, and empowers underserved communities through sustainable farming, education, and community engagement.
Our Vision
Lucille’s 1913 envisions a world where every community thrives with access to fresh, healthy, and culturally familiar food—where sustainable farming empowers people, strengthens neighborhoods, and builds a lasting legacy of nourishment and equity for generations to come.