DeGette Delivers: Federal Investment Brings Fresh Food Hub to Westwood

DENVER, CO — Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) today visited Granja Soberanía, Re:Vision's third urban farm in Southwest Denver, to celebrate the nonprofit officially closing on the land. The expansion marks a major milestone in the organization’s mission to cultivate thriving, resilient communities through food. 

The purchase was made possible in part by $800,000 in Community Project Funding DeGette secured in 2024 to transform the one-acre property in Westwood into an urban farm and community food hub. Re:Vision finalized the purchase in March 2026, marking a significant milestone in a city where land ownership for urban farming is limited. 

Congresswoman DeGette was joined at the Granja Soberanía site by Re:Vision Executive Director Mariana del Hierro to celebrate the investment in community-driven food systems. Securing this space ensures Re:Vision's ability to directly grow and distribute fresh food to the community at no cost. 

“Providing community funding is one of the most important parts of my job — and today's land purchase is exactly why. With the federal dollars I fought hard to secure, Re:Vision will transform this space into a sustainable, accessible urban farm that becomes the heartbeat of a healthier Westwood,” said Congresswoman DeGette. “Every family deserves access to fresh, locally grown food, and no Denverite — no matter their ZIP code — should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. This effort shows how the work we do in Washington makes a real difference for the people back home.” 

Founded in 2007, Re:Vision has worked to transform Southwest Denver into a model for preserving and celebrating community identity within economic revitalization efforts. Through its food-based programming, the organization develops resident leaders, strengthens local economies, and supports a community historically impacted by social inequities. 

Proyecto Soberanía is central to this vision. As Re:Vision's urban agriculture model, it integrates urban farms, family gardens, and community-based food access programs to build a more resilient, locally rooted food system. 

“Soberanía represents an investment in our community’s future,” said Mariana del Hierro. “Access to land is one of the biggest barriers to building a community-led food system, especially in a city like Denver. Securing this property is a major milestone for our work and our community. It allows us to grow and distribute fresh, culturally relevant food directly to families while strengthening our impact year-round.” 

Delivering for Denver

Today's celebration reflects Congresswoman DeGette's proven track record of fighting to return federal dollars to the communities she serves. Since 2022, she has secured more than $62.9 million in Community Project Funding for Denver residents. The Re:Vision urban farm is one example of what that commitment looks like on the ground. 

In 2025, Re:Vision operated two urban farms and a network of family gardens that produced more than 78,000 pounds of food across Southwest Denver, including over 40,000 pounds distributed for free to families. These efforts generated more than 6,200 hours of local employment. 

The Soberanía site already produces approximately 20,000 pounds of fresh produce during the growing season. This food is distributed directly to Southwest Denver community members through Re:Vision's No-Cost Grocery Program, which currently serves approximately 1,200 families each week, as well as through CSA food boxes in partnership with Denver Health's Federico Peña Clinic. 

Re:Vision plans to expand operations at the Soberanía site to include winter growing, increasing access to locally grown produce year-round. Additional infrastructure will support a second food distribution site, allowing the organization to support even more community members. 

With the purchase of Soberanía, Re:Vision continues to broaden its impact, demonstrating how food can serve as a powerful entry point for community self-sufficiency, leadership development, and long-term neighborhood resilience.