We grow fresh produce for neighbors who need it most. And soon, we'll open a Veterans Independent Living Home — structured, affordable housing for those who served.
Urban Food Oasis grows food and grows people. Our urban farm feeds food-insecure families across Central Maryland. Our upcoming veteran housing program will give those who served a stable, affordable place to rebuild their lives — complete with a direct employment pathway through the farm.
We grow fresh, nutritious produce in Gambrills using sustainable practices. The farm is the heart of everything — food for our community and employment for our residents.
Learn more →Fresh produce distributed to food-insecure households across Central Maryland. No cost, no barriers. Find a distribution day near you.
Distribution schedule →Affordable, structured housing in Central Maryland for veterans who don't qualify for VA programs — opening 2027. Any discharge status. Curfew, house meetings, goal planning, and a farm employment pathway.
Join the waitlist →Veteran residents move from volunteer to paid farm staff in three stages. Real income, real skills, a path to full independence. This is what separates us from a shelter.
See the pathway →Monthly workshops on nutrition, cooking, food preservation, and gardening — free and open to all community members. No signup needed.
Upcoming workshops →We partner with VSOs, VA social workers, Fort Meade TAP, county DSS, and faith communities to connect people with resources far beyond what we offer alone.
Become a partner →If the VA said no — because of your discharge, the waitlist, or your income — we still say yes. Our Veterans Independent Living Home is under development and will open in 2027. Join the waitlist today.
Any discharge status accepted — OTH, BCD, General. No VA enrollment required.
All utilities included — one flat monthly fee. Electric, water, internet, weekly produce box.
Structured program — curfew, house meetings, personal goal planning. Support that respects your autonomy.
Employment pathway — volunteer and work at our food oasis. Real income while you stabilize.
Veteran resource navigation — VSO contacts, VA benefits, legal aid, benefits enrollment support.
Utilities, produce box, and program included. No hidden fees.
Join the Waitlist →No commitment. We'll reach out when we're ready to accept applications.
We're working to open the Veterans Independent Living Home as soon as possible. Your donation today directly funds the launch — furnishings, licensing, first month's operating costs. Every dollar counts.
Fund the Launch →4–8 hrs/week at the farm. Build relationships, learn operations, demonstrate reliability. Fulfills community service requirements if applicable.
Paid 10–20 hrs/week as farm assistant, distribution coordinator, or delivery driver. Real income while staying housed and stable.
Full-time at the oasis or placed with a partner employer. Veteran transitions to independent housing with stable income. This is the goal.
Your gift funds fresh produce for food-insecure families today — and helps launch the Veterans Independent Living Home in 2027. Tax-deductible. 100% goes to the mission.
Provides fresh produce for a family for one week. A meaningful start.
Funds a month of produce for a veteran resident plus one community family. Real impact, both missions.
Covers one week of utilities for a veteran's room. Directly funds the housing launch.
Help furnish a veteran's bedroom and launch the housing program. Named recognition on our donor wall.
Your gift is tax-deductible. Urban Food Oasis is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Central Maryland.
Fund fresh produce for food-insecure families across Central Maryland. Every dollar is tax-deductible and goes directly to the mission.
Donate NowThe Veterans Independent Living Home opens in 2027. Your donation today funds furnishings, licensing, and the first month of operations. Be a founding donor.
Fund the LaunchVSO, VA social worker, case manager, or community partner? We're building our veteran referral pipeline now. Contact us before we open to get on the list.
Contact UsJoin our volunteer days — planting, harvesting, distribution, market events. Individuals, corporate groups, and faith communities all welcome.
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