Kaizen Food Share

Our mission is to improve food justice and health equity in communities facing food apartheid in the Denver Metro area.

We envision a future where our communities are egalitarian, thriving, empowered, interconnected and creating prosperity through local food and political advocacy.


Community Pop-Up Food Shares Schedule

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Food Apartheid is a term coined by Karen Washington that describes the systemic and structural inequalities in food access, disproportionately affecting low-income and marginalized communities. The term "food apartheid" emphasizes the intentional and systemic nature of these disparities, as opposed to "food desert," which suggests a more passive and naturally occurring phenomenon.

Addressing food apartheid requires a multifaceted approach that includes increasing access to affordable, healthy, and culturally appropriate food options, supporting local food production, and involving marginalized communities in decision-making processes related to food policy and urban planning. It is essential to dismantle the systemic barriers that contribute to food apartheid in order to create a more equitable and just food system for all.


Get Involved

We gratefully accept all volunteers regardless of skill level to help expand our community garden and free food shares.

Meaningful donations (via Donorbox) are vital for purchasing food and supplies for our community-led initiatives.