The core mission of the garden is to provide healthy food and community programming to our local South Bronx residents free of charge. This not only feeds people physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. Through Art workshops, Qi Gong, Yoga, cooking demos and herbal medicine we have created a space where the stressors of the community and daily life can be left at the door. Through our free distribution market, we have direct interaction with our neighbors in providing and educating a path to better nutrition. We cast a light on the healing components of food, justice, equality, culture, coupled with the opportunity to improve mind and body. Kelly Street Garden aims to be an oasis of healing in a community that has faced many challenges over the past several decades.