Vetiveah Immanuel
IS LIBERATING HER COMMUNITY THROUGH
FAITH, FARMING & FOOD JUSTICE
Meet Vetiveah
Vetiveah Immanuel is a Food Justice Advocate, Consultant, Coach, Speaker, and Author whose work is rooted in a calling to restore people to God, to the soil, and to one another. She is committed to breaking cycles of wealth and health inequity by equipping her community with the tools to grow their own food, build food businesses, reclaim ancestral and cultural foodways, and organize for equitable local food systems. With over a decade of experience in urban agriculture, nutrition education, economic development, and community organizing, she has witnessed how unjust policies—alongside spiritual disconnection—have helped create and perpetuate food apartheid in low-income Black neighborhoods.
Guided by faith, Vetiveah’s work is centered on restoration and liberation. She mobilizes communities through gardens, education, discipleship, and advocacy that reconnect people to God as Provider, to the dignity of work in the soil, and to their power to steward land, health, and resources. She believes that when people are spiritually rooted and nutritionally nourished, they can rebuild local economies, heal generational wounds, and walk in true self-determination.
Based in Connecticut, her vision is to transform communities through faith and food justice—neighborhoods where gardens are common, culturally rooted foods are accessible, families build wealth by owning land, and local leaders rise to shape policy and systems. Through her work, she is helping cultivate a future where liberation is lived out daily: in the garden, at the table, in the marketplace, and in the hearts of people restored to purpose.
Vetiveah Works With
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Youth
She teaches students how to grow, harvest, cook, and enjoy healthy food.
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Women
She empowers women to improve their health and self-care through hands-on gardening and healthy food habits.
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Men
She empowers justice-impacted individuals to rebuild their lives and confidence through hands-on urban farming experience.
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Farmers
She coordinates with Black & Brown farmers to deliver fresh, locally grown produce to food-insecure communities.
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Entrepreneurs
She advises aspiring entrepreneurs to start food businesses and build local economies.
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Community Leaders & Organizers
She partners with community leaders to advance equitable access to fresh, locally grown produce and food policies in insecure communities.
Choose Your Next Steps
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Attend a Local Event
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Book Vetiveah to Speak
For speaking engagements, facilitate workshops, host trainings, or life coaching
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Listen to the Podcast
Vetiveah shares lessons, stories, and strategies to empower others with knowledge, skills, resources, and faith needed to dismantle barriers in our food system
Testimonials
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You have such strong passion connectivity building connections within our state with kindness generosity thoughtfulness and inclusive! - Ali Ghiorse, The Foodshed Network
Your work is so important! Keep up the great work! Thank you for keep us informed! - JaTorra Commodore, Rise Your Vibe Collective
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She's the bees knees! - Michelle Mccabe, Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport
Vetiveah is amazing! - Kashia Diaz, KD Gastronomy Consultant
I’m so proud of the work and advocacy you do! - Melissa Holfiena, Professor Southern Connecticut State University
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Teaching nutrition in my class was truly transformative with Vetiveah. Her passion, knowledge, and dedication ignited a spark in our students, inspiring them to make healthier choices for a lifetime. Your impact will forever be cherished! - Mrs. Sims, Bridgeport Public Schools
Congratulations this is so awesome for you and our community. Having someone like you on the communities side is amazing. Healing through food! - Sheila Howard, Auntie Sheelah Cheesecake -
You are making a difference, improving the lives of people through education and growing opportunities! Well done! You are a shining star! - Micki Bello
Thank you from Michael and Amelia Howard we are so proud of you and we thank you for being part of our journey we have learned from each other! - Amelia Howard, Eden Place Farms
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