Delaware Urban Greens
Affectionately known as DUG - Delaware Urban Greens is a 501 (c) 3 organization set out to build strong communities and empower families and individuals impacted by social determinants of health.
About Delaware Urban Greens
Mission: Affectionately known as DUG - Delaware Urban Greens is a 501 (c) 3 organization set out to build strong communities and empower families and individuals impacted by social determinants of health.
Delaware Urban Greens installed its first community refrigerator inside of the Walnut Street YMCA last year. We provide over 55 lbs of fresh produces to individuals and families every week. Please help us keep our refrigerator full - we really need your help!
Our Slogan:
Growing today to feed us tomorrow.
Our Mission:
Decrease local food insecurities by providing individuals and families impacted by social determinants of heath access to fresh and organic produce, workforce development programing, workshops, mentorships, and more…
Our Why:
My father, Frederick N. Wilson, affectionately known as Pops was very instrumental in my life and the life of my siblings. He exemplified the meaning of community; always over-reaching to ensure everyone’s basic needs were met. Pops championed workforce readiness for individuals in underserved communities. He also led the charge of installing urban gardens and playgrounds throughout his neighborhood in Harlem, NY. Combining his passions, Pops was able to ensure countless individuals had basic skills to enter the workforce while gaining an introductory understanding of agriculture and food sustainability.
The idea of community and service has always been meaningful to my family – the ability to share time, exchange positive energy, space, and resources are gifts that keep on giving. My father passed away from Covid-19 on April 4, 2020. To honor him, and his work, I founded Delaware Urban Greens, a 501 (c) 3 organization in November 2021. I have tremendous shoes to fill but I could not be more thrilled to carry Pops' legacy forward.
Lanice Wilson
Founder & Executive Director
Our Slogan:
Growing today to feed us tomorrow.
Our Mission:
Decrease local food insecurities by providing individuals and families impacted by social determinants of heath access to fresh and organic produce, workforce development programing, workshops, mentorships, and more…
Our Why:
My father, Frederick N. Wilson, affectionately known as Pops was very instrumental in my life and the life of my siblings. He exemplified the meaning of community; always over-reaching to ensure everyone’s basic needs were met. Pops championed workforce readiness for individuals in underserved communities. He also led the charge of installing urban gardens and playgrounds throughout his neighborhood in Harlem, NY. Combining his passions, Pops was able to ensure countless individuals had basic skills to enter the workforce while gaining an introductory understanding of agriculture and food sustainability.
The idea of community and service has always been meaningful to my family – the ability to share time, exchange positive energy, space, and resources are gifts that keep on giving. My father passed away from Covid-19 on April 4, 2020. To honor him, and his work, I founded Delaware Urban Greens, a 501 (c) 3 organization in November 2021. I have tremendous shoes to fill but I could not be more thrilled to carry Pops' legacy forward.
Lanice Wilson
Founder & Executive Director
County Served: New Castle
Office Location(s): Wilmington; Middletown
Sector: Community Advocacy; Community Improvement; Education; Entrepreneurship; Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition; Human Services; Neighborhoods; Poverty & Hunger; Volunteerism; Youth Development; BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED); BIPOC-Led (Sr/Exec Leadership); BIPOC-Led (Board); Family Services