As a technology company that connects people to the things they need, we’ve always believed that Shipt is uniquely positioned to help reduce barriers to food access. We’re proud to announce the fourth cohort of our LadderUp™ Accelerator Program, which will help ten new fresh food organizations scale their impact.

In addition to a $5k grant, participants will gain something many have told us is even more valuable: mentorship, education, and a peer set of fellow community leaders who have walked in their footsteps. LadderUp’s unique cohort model creates the opportunity for peers to learn from one another, and from our curriculum of industry experts over the eight-week program. 

Campbell's Market Basket of East Lansing, Michigan told us last year: 

“This program opened our eyes to just how much there is to learn — in the best way possible. It was a valuable reminder that growth as a small business depends on staying curious, continuously learning, and keeping an open mind about industry trends and changes” 

With over 48 million people in the US facing food insecurity, the work these organizations are doing in their communities is critically important, and Shipt is proud to help support them. 

Check out the incredible community change makers who’ll be joining us for LadderUp’s fourth cohort this year:

E. Warren Development Corp (Farmers Market)
Detroit, Mich.

• E. Warren Development Corp is a community and economic nonprofit working to support the revitalization of the E. Warren Corridor. We’re more than just a market. We are intentional in working to support our local & small businesses to grow, sustain and thrive

Edgewood Community Farm (Food Co-op)
Washington, DC

• Edgewood Community Farm is a nonprofit urban farm in Washington, D.C., advancing food justice and addressing food insecurity in Ward 5. The co-op grows and shares fresh food, provides hands-on gardening education, and stewards free, shared green space where neighbors connect across generations, cultures, and incomes.

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation - Northwest Detroit Farmers Market (Farmers Market)
Detroit, Mich.

• The mission of the Northwest Detroit Farmers Market is to increase access to fresh, healthy foods while supporting local farmers and small businesses, fostering community connections, and providing educational opportunities that promote nutrition, wellness, and neighborhood engagement.

Growing Hope (Farmers Market)
Ypsilanti, Mich.

• Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare, and eat nourishing food.

Hope Village Farmers Market (Farmers Market)
Detroit, Mich.

• HOPE Village Revitalization is a community-led, community driven organization whose mission is to move the HOPE Village neighborhood forward in a way that mitigates disparities in wealth, privilege and educational resources. We pledge to collaborate  and be part of the collective working toward equitable and sustainable development in Detroit, and to be known as a model of excellence, integrity and community decision making.

Southside Market and Cafe Cooperative (Mini Store)
Chicago, Ill.

• Southside Market is a community-owned, micro grocery and cafe working to increase nutritious food access while prioritizing local sourcing, hiring, and collective ownership for Greater Chatham, communities on the South side of Chicago, and beyond. Our first fresh market (at 433 E 79th St, opened Oct 2025) will offer everyday-affordable fresh produce and grocery basics, our cafe's rotating menu showcases local entrepreneurs and chefs.

Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project (Farmers Market) 
New York, NY

• Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project’s mission is to build sustainable urban food infrastructure that increases food access, generates local revenue, and creates paid pathways into agribusiness and food systems careers for youth and early-career adults.

Batter and Bloom Food Incubator (CSA)
Birmingham, Ala.

• Batter & Bloom Food Incubator exists to dismantle food deserts from the inside out — by delivering fresh food directly to Birmingham's most underserved communities through our Community Supported Agriculture program while equipping neighborhood entrepreneurs with the training and tools to sustain that access, because fresh food is not a luxury, it is a health intervention.

People's Food Co-op (Food Co-op)
Ann Arbor, Mich. 

• People's Food Co-op provides the Ann Arbor community with accessible, sustainable, and local food and household products as an economically just, member-owned business.

Mother Carr’s Farm (CSA)
Lynwood, Ill. 

• Mother Carr’s Farm’s goal is to create a sustainable farm that connects its community with the environment through fresh local produce, education, and economic empowerment.

LadderUp™ is just one part of Shipt’s longstanding commitment to expanding food access, in partnership with national organizations like Feeding America. 

Shipt recently announced a new Garden Grants program, in partnership with Target, supporting garden projects across Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Birmingham, Ala. Winners of this garden grant program will be announced in May, and applications for our Community Impact Grants will also open in May. 

On shipt.com and our app, we also accept SNAP EBT payments on marketplace orders from participating retailers. 

Learn more about Shipt’s social impact work.