"Buy Our Dressings, Send us to College"


The History of Food From the 'Hood

At first, the idea was simple: restore a weed-infested garden behind the Crenshaw High School football field and donate the food grown to feed the needy. The students also needed a financial return for their effort. They started a scholarship program with 50 percent of the net profit.
Together with science teacher Tammy Bird and volunteer business consultant Melinda McMullen, the students created a company they called Food From the 'Hood.
"As a teacher, I was amazed to see the student-managers take such an interest in their company," said science teacher and former company advisor Tammy Bird. "Whether it was English, Math or Science, they were willing to learn what they had to learn to create and manage a successful company. Food From the 'Hood has helped these students apply what they are learning, in the classroom."
On December 18, 1992, Food From the 'Hood harvested its first crop and donated 100 percent of its produce to Helpers for the Home less and the Hungry, a local area food bank. " Giving food to the needy really brought out the holiday spirit in all of us." said founding student Jaynell Grayson.

Oh good grief. And that's in a good way.