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About Sankofa Community Development Corporation

Sankofa Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 non-profit organization building a healthier, more resilient Lower Ninth Ward by connecting access to fresh food, environmental restoration, economic opportunity, and community culture into one unified model. Through initiatives like the Fresh Start Market, Sankofa Wetland Park & Nature Trail, community gardens, and local partnerships, Sankofa creates spaces where residents can access healthy food, engage with nature, support local businesses, and connect with one another. Rooted in the belief that community is an agent of transformation, Sankofa’s work strengthens neighborhood health, restores natural environments, and fosters long-term economic and social vitality. By weaving together people, place, and purpose, Sankofa is helping build a thriving Lower Ninth Ward for generations to come.

Founded in 2008 by Rashida Ferdinand.