TFFJ received a shoutout by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah during their April 11th, 2021 episode. We were, and still are so thrilled by this mention and the support we’ve received since!
Thank you so much to both The Daily Show and Trevor Noah for sharing our organization with your viewers.
Kale & Feta Turnovers: A Quick Save, a Big Win At the MLK Jr. Educational Campus, creativity in the kitchen is always on the menu.
Growing More Than Food: How Rea Found Purpose in the Farm
When Rea M. first joined the Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) elective at The Scholars Academy, she didn’t know what she was stepping into. It wasn’t a class she chose—it just landed on her schedule.
On May 30, 2025, more than 100 students from 14 schools across New York City gathered at Teach for America for Teens for Food Justice’s annual Student Leadership Conference (SLC). This year’s theme—From Seeds to Solutions—celebrated the full journey of student impact, from growing food in school-based hydroponic farms to advocating for a more just and nourishing future.
