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A woman of color smiling with produce at the REC Farmers Market

Creating a
just food system,
together.

our story

The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is a nonprofit food justice organization with a 53 year history of working for environmental sustainability and social justice in Worcester.

 

Our programs include Urban Garden Resources of Worcester (UGROW) Community and School Gardens, Community and Mobile Farmers Markets, and Youth Growing Organics in Worcester (YouthGROW), a youth employment and urban agriculture program for Worcester teens.

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People shopping at the REC Farmers Market with the REC Farmers Market van in the background

Mobile Market schedules

Shop fresh, local and affordable produce at one of our 

9 Mobile Market locations across Worcester and Webster. Our winter schedule runs begins January 14th - May 1, 2025.

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a group of adults, teens, and kids posing on the REC YouthGROW Farm

Get involved

Join us in creating a just food system in Central MA! Explore volunteer opportunities or consider applying for a fulfilling internship.

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