Messiah’s Market

What an amazing evening of **growing, learning, and building self-sufficiency!

We had such a great time hosting **“You Gon’ Learn: How to Grow Food for Your Family”** at Messiah’s Market Wholistic Center as part of **Councilwoman Shané Darby’s Self-Sufficiency Series**.

Families got their hands in the soil, learned practical ways to grow fresh food at home, asked questions, and left with resources, hands-on experience, and the confidence to **GROW!**

A huge THANK YOU to **Councilwoman Shané Darby** for creating and investing in programming that gives families tangible skills they can use at home and in their communities, and to **Nemours** for helping make this experience possible.

Special thanks to **Community Garden Liaison Felicia Davis** for her support and partnership, and to my **fellow Delaware Master Gardener, Sharon**, for sharing her knowledge, experience, and time with our families.
It truly takes community to grow community!

And, of course, thank you to every family who showed up ready to learn, get their hands dirty, and try something new.

At Messiah’s Market and Resilient Blooms, we believe food self-sufficiency starts with showing people that you don't need acres of land to grow something. **A container, some soil, a seed, and a little knowledge can be the beginning.** 🌱

We’re grateful to have been part of this series and even more excited about what happens when families take that knowledge home and keep growing.

Here are a few moments from the workshop!

Hey Party People! Make sure to get a Party 6 wristband when you arrive because it can be used to get you discounts at:
➡️Messiah’s Market
➡️La Tolteca Greenville
➡️Timothys Riverfront Grill

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting of Messiah’s Market & Wholistic Center! 🌿💚

📍 1512 W. 4th Street, Wilmington, DE

Schedule of Events:
🎀 3:00 PM – Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
✂️ 3:30–5:00 PM – FREE Haircuts (while supplies/spots last)
🚲🥤 Blender Bike Smoothies – Hop on the bike and power your own fresh smoothie!
🛍️ 4:00–7:00 PM – Westside Urban Farmers Market

Enjoy:
🌿 Fresh local herbs & produce
🍴 Delicious food from Nayel’s African Cuisine
🎶 Live music
📚 Storytime & FREE books from Read Aloud Delaware
🤝 Local vendors, community partners, and more!

One year ago, we opened our doors with a vision of improving access to healthy food, holistic wellness, and community on Wilmington’s West Side. Today, we’re celebrating how far we’ve come—and sharing our vision for what’s next, including our future community orchard.

Come celebrate with us, support local businesses, and help us kick off another incredible year of growing together. We can’t wait to see you!

And on that note, let’s goooooo

Years ago, I entered a fashion competition called Repurposed... and WON 🥺❤️ My garment was made from old newspapers, garbage bags, trash, and wine casings. I designed it to look like the ocean while bringing awareness to the pollution destroying it.I've spent the last 15 years in politics, community advocacy, climate work, and fighting for justice. I've worked alongside legislators, helped shape policy, contributed to bills, and fought to get laws passed.

So don't ever tell me to stay in my lane heaux!
My gift has always been taking complicated issues and breaking them down in a way my people can understand. Whether it's agriculture, climate, or politics... I make it accessible.
I know you've probably never seen a high fashion political Barbie in couture eating they ass up with colorful words, but baby... I've BEEN here. I didn't bring fashion into activism. I brought myself into every room I entered.
Don't let people convince you that you have to stay in one lane. Baby, I'm swerving through traffic. I don't follow behind parked cars. They said runways don't belong on farms. Yet here y'all are 🤣🤣 BE AS BAT S**T CRAZY AS YOU WANT, you'll be bullied regardless 😅👌.