This principle and symbol of Sankofa have guided WEHDC and its partners in its work to address modern health, financial and community challenges through increased access to the healthy foods that are traditional to the West End’s ethnically diverse community
In 2011, resident demand around healthy food access in the West End, spearheaded the formation of WEHDC’s Sankofa Initiative. Many residents, especially those of African and Southeast Asian backgrounds, reported that they were unable to find fresh, affordable food that was reflective of their native diets. Sankofa builds community around food and culture in Providence’s diverse West End community. Through the development of the projects below, the Sankofa Initiative aims to build community around food and culture in Providence’s diverse West End community. is transforming the West End into an innovative center for agriculture, economic development and housing with a special eye towards promoting, celebrating and supporting the neighborhoods rich cultural identity.Sankofa builds community around food and culture in Providence’s diverse West End community.