Mission
At The Depot, nutritious and delicious food fuels solidarity. Our community programs bring people together to grow, cook, share, and mobilize to end food insecurity.
Vision
A thriving and connected community where nourishing food is accessible and realized as a basic human right.
Values
These values work together as a whole. They guide our decision-making and are woven into all our programs, from design to delivery. We hope that all members of The Depot community uphold these values with us.
Social Justice & Solidarity: We stand shoulder to shoulder with community members and partners, working alongside people experiencing poverty and food insecurity, with the common goal of improving all our lives as we work towards social justice.
Openness: We invite all members of the community to share and exchange their knowledge, ideas and resources to create a mutually beneficial cycles of learning.
Equity: We continuously strive to identify and dismantle the barriers to access, participation and opportunity throughout our organization and beyond.
Dignity & Respect: We embody respect by upholding spaces and services that are dignified, safe and inclusive.
Care: With empathy, we create a culture of care, engaging with and supporting our community, while caring for ourselves and each other by setting and upholding healthy boundaries.