Urban Farm at Enston Home

A healthy urban center and environment for our residents and our future generations in Charleston.

Located at the intersection of King Street and Huger Street in the Upper Peninsula of Downtown Charleston, the Urban Farm at Enston Home is a partnership between the Green Heart Project and the Charleston Housing Authority. It fulfills the spirit of William Enston’s will by building a garden for its residents, while serving as an educational asset for surrounding schools.

1. Farm to School and outdoor education for 3 surrounding schools

The Urban Farm serves students of James Simons Elementary School, Charleston Catholic School, and Charleston Charter School for Math and Science. With hands-on education in the garden, we connect students to food, health and the natural environment, while reinforcing academics, interpersonal skills and a sense of community.

2. Paid employment opportunities for adolescents and youth

The Green Heart Project’s Youth Development Program employs young people in the Charleston area through paid internships and apprenticeships. Youth employees help to build and manage our farms and gardens, while engaging in educational activities and field trips. Through this experience, youth employees develop skills in career preparedness, healthy living, and engaged citizenship.

3. Access to healthy food for students and neighbors

The Urban Farm produces over 5,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables per year. The produce is distributed to neighborhood residents at a weekly, year-round, “pay what you can” farm stand, used in Farm to School lessons, and sold to local farm to table restaurants.

4. Community building for residents of the Upper Peninsula

Volunteer opportunities, public events, and an accessible gathering space promote community building among Enston Home residents and surrounding neighbors.