King Charles Spends an Afternoon with Students at an Urban Farm in Harlem
King Charles III visited Harlem Grown, an urban farming nonprofit in New York, during his U.S. trip, spending time with students and engaging with community members rather than delivering formal remarks. The visit highlighted the organization's efforts to improve food security and climate resilience, aligning with the King's long-standing advocacy for environmental sustainability. Despite federal funding cuts to nonprofits, Harlem Grown continues its mission, emphasizing the need for diverse funding sources to sustain vital community programs.
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In the middle of a city block in Harlem, King Charles III fed chickens and watched students make mango salsa, surrounded by beds of freshly planted broccoli and cauliflower. As part of his U.S. visit, King Charles spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Harlem Grown, a New York nonprofit that has transformed 14 abandoned lots into urban farms focused on increasing access to healthy foods for local residents and providing educational programs for kids. The visit wasn’t a big press moment for the King—rather than making remarks, he dedicated his time to meeting and engaging with community members one-on-one.
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