Community Resources Connection Inc.

Community Resources Connection Inc. is a woman-owned, Black American-owned nonprofit organization registered in SAM.gov, with its primary location in Lexington, South Carolina. The organization focuses on addressing food insecurity and supporting community agricultural development, particularly in underserved and rural communities. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Community Resources Connection Inc. has established itself as a strategic partner in developing community-based agricultural solutions that target food access challenges in marginalized areas.

The organization has secured multiple cooperative agreements with the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a division of the Department of Agriculture, to create and improve community gardens in underserved regions. Specifically, their federal grant awards have supported the establishment of nine community gardens in South Carolina's food desert and low-income areas, with projects aimed at providing fresh produce to food pantries, schools, and local communities. Their grants, ranging from approximately $125,000 to support community garden initiatives, demonstrate a consistent focus on conservation technical assistance, agricultural education, and food security. The organization's work involves supporting and educating community groups to establish gardens, develop agricultural operations in urban areas, and create sustainable food production systems that benefit rural and underserved Mississippi and South Carolina communities. These cooperative agreements, typically spanning two to three years, highlight Community Resources Connection Inc.'s commitment to leveraging local expertise and grassroots approaches to address systemic food access challenges.