Mission Statement:
To cultivate community, nourish resilience, and grow access to fresh, healthy food by empowering local families, schools, and seniors through hands-on gardening, education, and shared stewardship of the land.
Vision Statement:
We envision a future where every child and family—regardless of income or background—has access to fresh, nutritious food and the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through hands-on gardening, early food literacy, and community-powered solutions that nourish both body and mind.
Gathings Community Gardens is 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation registered in the state of New Mexico.
Educational Training and Internships (Farming, Irrigation, and Solar)
Donations to local food pantries, churches, and schools
CSA to include low soci-economic population
Partnership with schools to build community gardens that promote hands-on learning, healthy eating, and stronger connections between students, families, and the local food system.
100% San Juan Initiative Food Sector Lead
Supports early childhood wellness by collaborating with local farms to provide fresh food boxes to families enrolled in home visiting services.
Projects:
Animas Elementary School- School Garden
Apache Elementary School- School Garden
ECHO Food Bank Donations
Partnership with Save the Children- Gifts in Kind- Distribution of toys to Early Childhood Agencies
Partnership with NMSU- Farm Field Trips
Boy and Girls Club- 4 H Garden Club Partnership
San Juan County Farmer Coalition
Second Harvest Kitchen Initiative
Early Childhood Book and Toys Distribution
100% San Juan Initiative Sector Lead
Bloomfield Schools - Plot Donation for Resource Center
Fiscal Agent for ECECD
Grants Awarded in 2024:
Farm to Table's Farmer Innovation Program Micro-Grant
Save the Children- GIK
Board Members- 2025
Jeremy Gathings- Board Chair / Co-Founder Agricultural lead and operations coordinator for Gathings Gardens.
Michael Gathings -Vice Chair / Co-Founder Collaborates with fellow board members to develop strategic plans, review program effectiveness, and guide the nonprofit through periods of growth and change.
Selece Gathings -Treasurer Passionate about community health, early childhood, and sustainable gardening. Oversees financial planning and budget management.
Azariah Tower -Secretary Responsible for meeting notes, records, and communication.