CMSP & FUMC

The Central Minnesota Sustainability Project connects people with land and provides the supplies and knowledge necessary to grow healthful, chemical-free foods. Through our work with immigrant and refugee women and children, we help put fresh vegetables and fruits into the hands of families who otherwise would not have access to healthy foods. We have a vision of every central Minnesota household utilizing local, sustainably grown or ethically-produced food, goods and services. Our mission is to facilitate local, sustainable food production and markets for a diverse Central Minnesota.

CMSP embraces an intergenerational and cross-cultural model at all times to gain strength and insight from the diversity of communities we serve. We achieve our mission by helping people find their way back to gardens, nature and a sense of community. We are also committed to expanding economic opportunities through sustainable food production in the greater St. Cloud area.

Check out CMSP at www.sustainmn.org

CMSP was spawned by the 2009 winter study series "Food for Thought" sponsored by First United Methodist Church (FUMC). There are a significant number of FUMC members who have been active in CMSP's growth and development.