The Sankofa Community Development Corporation is a community organization with the mission of supporting revitalization of the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans.
History The organization was founded by artist Rashida Ferdinand in 2008.
Projects Starting in 2008, the organization runs a produce stand, to address food justice concerns for the community. In 2024, the stand obtained a long-term space for produce distribution and nutrition-related programming as the Sankofa Fresh Start market.
The organization also runs various classes, including STEM and climate-related programming for kids, and nutrition classes offered through a partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana.
In 2014, the organization began work on the Sankofa Wetlands and Nature Preserve, which would restore 40 acres of native wetlands along Florida Avenue.
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