We believe that food is at the heart of building community and is so much more enjoyable when shared with others. Good food is more than just delicious – it is honest and nourishes our body and mind, improves our quality of life and the lives of the people who grow and produce it, and supports healthy ecosystems.

We are all teachers and learners at On-The-Grow. We thrive on creativity and strive for constant improvement, both as an organization and within our programming. We seek new ideas and better ways to solve problems. We listen to our partners and to the community we serve. Our teaching is dynamic, informative and passionate. We craft educational experiences that feed students’ creativity and allow them to personalize their food journey in order to find inspiration for a lifetime of cooking and eating.

Health equity is about everyone having the opportunity to reach optimal health. Food is a big part of that. There’s a triple goal for society when it comes to health: planet health, community health and individual health. We are committed to the idea that we must move beyond equality and equity toward liberation (when every person will be able to fulfill their human potential). We recognize each other’s humanity.

We are problem-solvers, trailblazers, and pathfinders. We are self-starters with no time for complacency. We tackle problems with enthusiasm until they are solved. Our fearlessness, personal integrity, and sense of adventure drive our work to be the best it can be. We hold each other accountable and live by the motto, "find a way or make one.”