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Primary Media Contact: Stephanie Gomez CoFounder|Program Director stephanie@sowcollective.org (661) 812-4330

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Interview Availability:

• Interviews with Shift Our Ways Collective Cofounders and other team members are available with advance notice. Two week prior to the deadline at minimum is preferred.
• Our peak busy season includes April and September.
• We may not be able to meet short turnarounds less than 24 hours.

[Please Read] Basic Information & Media Guidelines:

Thank you for your interest in covering Shift Our Ways Collective! To help ensure stories about our work are accurate, respectful, and aligned with our values, please review the following guidelines before publishing.

• Shift Our Ways Collective is a women-led nonprofit based in the San Fernando Valley. We focus on food justice, community wellness, and environmental stewardship through regenerative farming, free produce distribution, community events, and educational programs. Our work centers inclusivity and accessibility for all.
• We practice regenerative agriculture to grow and donate organic, culturally relevant vegetables and fruits to local families, supporting food sovereignty and addressing food insecurity in the San Fernando Valley.
• From gardening classes and cooking demos to wellness gatherings and cultural celebrations, we host & participate in over 100 free events annually that encourage learning, creativity, and community connection.
• Use our full name on first mention: Shift Our Ways Collective. You may refer to us as SOW Collective in shorter references.
• Avoid language that frames communities we serve as "vulnerable" or "at risk" without context; we prefer to highlight community strength and resilience.

Quick Facts About Shift Our Ways Collective :

• Shift Our Ways Collective is a community-based non-profit organization that has been Growing Free Produce since 2020 in Arleta CA.
• We grow organic, pesticide-free produce locally — and provide it free to the community, promoting true food sovereignty.
• We serve as a living model for sustainable urban farming, showing what community-led, regenerative food systems can look like.
• We create welcoming, culturally rooted green spaces that reconnect people with land, food, and each other.
• In 2022 we opened our second farm in Reseda CA
• We inspire visitors to imagine and experience a future where everyone has access to healthy food, thriving ecosystems, and community wellness.
• In our 5 years of operation we have distributed over 2500 lbs of free organic produce
• We introduced the Youth & Community Harvest Pilot Program in Partnership with the LA Mayors office in 2023 and have now had 3 cohorts providing job opportunities for 40+ youth interns
• We are featured on National Geographic & Disney+ series Farm Dreams (Highlighting urban farms providing free produce to the community)

Program Information: Shift Our Ways Collective offers free and low-cost programs designed to build a healthier, more connected, and more sustainable community. All programs are inclusive and accessible to all.

Free Produce Harvest & Distribution We grow and donate organic, culturally relevant vegetables and fruits to local families, supporting food sovereignty and addressing food insecurity in the San Fernando Valley.

Estimated Metrics per Site:

• 2100 persons served