Providing community spaces to heal, connect, grow, and access culturally important food.
Community Food Access & Security
Beyond food production, New Roots gardens are safe and engaging spaces that promote mental and physical wellbeing and a sense of place. Through regular garden workshops and events, New Roots provides opportunities to connect with neighbors.
IRC New Roots manages 4 community gardens and 2 market gardens in South King County for over 175 families.
Community Gardens
Tukwila Village Farmers Market
In partnership with the Food Innovation Network, IRC New Roots co-founded the Tukwila Village Farmers Market (TVFM) to create an entry-level farmers market opportunity for New Roots farmers and market gardeners, and to increase access to fresh, affordable, and organic produce for low-income communities living in Tukwila. In 2025, IRC New Roots took on full management of the Tukwila Village Farmers Market.
TVFM accepts EBT, WIC and Senior FMNP, and provides SNAP Market Match and Heart Bucks to increase spending power.
Learn more about the market!
Food Distribution & Community Markets
IRC regularly hosts free food distribution at community events and partner sites in South King County. Follow us on Instagram to get the most up to date news on our activities and whereabouts.
The IRC Office in Seatac hosts Farestart’s Mobile Community Market during the growing season, typically from June-October. The mobile unit is operated by Farestart, and the produce is supplied by IRC New Roots farmers! $25 produce vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, distributed on a monthly basis. In addition, the Mobile Market accepts SNAP/EBT.
IRC New Roots manages 4 community gardens and 2 market gardens in South King County for over 175 families.