Rootswell is a growing movement in the Mississippi Delta, lifting up and supporting access to fresh, affordable, local food.

Rooted in community, Rootswell is uniting farmers, chefs, corner stores, farmers markets, creatives, and organizers to transform the region's food landscape, in collaboration with Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA).

The Delta's food ecosystem is blossoming, with communities reclaiming ownership of their food and farms in powerful ways. Rootswell is illuminating the incredible work already underway, while sourcing funding and resources to uplift small farms and businesses.

To guide this work, Rootswell is focused on three goals:

Growing Food Culture: Celebrating and expanding the Delta's traditions of farming, cooking, and creativity to keep local knowledge alive and thriving
Expanding Local Access - Making fresh, local food more affordable and easier to reach families, schools, and businesses across the Delta
Telling The Story: Lifting up the Voices and Stories of the people building a Good Food Future so their work is seen, valued, and supported

By connecting locally-grown produce to local kitchens and families' tables, Rootswell is paving the way for a healthier, more joyful way of living in the Delta—one that celebrates the rich heritage and potential of the region.

Our Programs

Good Food at Home

A 12-week produce box program connecting Delta farmers to families through 15–20 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, with pickup at local clinics and community organizations.

Healthy Corner Store Initiative

Bringing fresh produce into neighborhood corner stores so healthy choices are convenient and affordable where people already shop

GROW Campaign

An initiative that awards grants directly to small-scale, community-driven farmers, growers, and food entrepreneurs serving the MS Delta, to help them get more good food into their communities.