Faith (Families Anchored in Total Harmony) CDC announced that it has received a grant from Farm Aid, the national organization dedicated to strengthening family farm agriculture, to support its mission of eliminating hunger and food insecurity in Northwest Indiana while further strengthening its Food Is Medicine initiatives.
Farm Aid announced that it has distributed more than $1.3 million in grant funding in 2025.
“This grant affirms the importance of community-led solutions in building a more just and resilient food system,” said Faith CDC Founder and CEO Pastor Curtis Whittaker. “With Farm Aid’s support, we are able to expand our efforts to ensure families have consistent access to fresh, nutritious food, while also passing the torch to our youth—ensuring these practices are sustainable and long-lasting.”
FAITH CDC plans to use the grant funding to expand its Food Is Medicine programming by increasing access to locally grown, nutrient-dense foods; strengthening partnerships with family farmers; and supporting nutrition-focused food distribution efforts that address diet-related health disparities. The funding will also support youth engagement, community education, and systems-based approaches that connect food access, health equity, and long-term community resilience.
“These organizations are the heart of the farm movement, with family farmers at the center of their work and leadership. We are so proud and grateful to stand with them,” said Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson. “Like Farm Aid, many of these folks have been working since the 1980s to be crucial sources of strength for farmers and rural communities. This is especially important as farmers once again face trying times reminiscent of the crisis that gave rise to Farm Aid and the movement of which we’re a part.”
