About us
The mission of Grow Local South Texas is to grow a healthy local community by improving access to, education about and advocacy for affordable nutrient dense foods.
We are committed to maintaining a necessary point of food access in the Coastal Bend through the Grow Local Farmersโ Market, connecting local farmers with our community to provide food and essentials, as well as artisanal products from local businesses.
Grow Local also provides educational opportunities to local youth through in-school and after-school programs, and to farmers and food producers in agriculture and business development. Additional educational programming includes community and youth-specific education, garden management and online resources.
Grow Local South Texas staff - Executive Director: Tevin Gray. Market Manager & Education Program Coordinator: Jessica Palitza. Educators: Taylor Thorpe, Julia Stinson, Laney Gonzalez, Taylor Thorne. SNAP Coordinator: Autumn Kiser. Membership Outreach Coordinator: Harold Jeter
Board of Directors: Emily M. Dodd, President. Ralph Silva, Vice President. Laura Day, Secretary. Kyle Hoelscher, Treasurer. Community Advocates: Jeff Pollack, Javier Colmenero, Kimberly Cook, Erin Frazier, Rebecca Ann Gonzales Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT
Read our non-discrimination policy here (pdf).