Hello, Black Creek Community Farm community! My name is Sheldon Caruana, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Community Support Coordinator at BCCF. I’m honored to step into this role and be part of a space that has long been a pillar for food justice, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.

My journey into this work has been shaped by my deep passion for food sovereignty, youth empowerment, and community-building. As a Co-founder of the Black Youth Farming Collective, I’ve dedicated my efforts to creating spaces where Black youth and community can reconnect with land, culture, and sustainable food systems. My work has centered around making farming and food education accessible, ensuring that young people have the resources and support they need to thrive in agricultural and environmental spaces.

At BCCF, my role focuses on strengthening connections between the farm and the communities through the development of the organization’s administrative and financial capacity. My goal is to support the development and management of financial processes to ensure that BCCF can continue focusing its energy on growing, providing education, and creating a sense of belonging at the farm. I’m looking forward to learning from the team here, as well as from the many families, elders, and youth who make BCCF such a special place.

Beyond my work, I have a deep love for food, technology, and the warm weather! Whether it’s using automation to improve systems, experimenting with new ingredients, or digging in the soil, I’m always thinking about how we can use our skills to build stronger, healthier communities. I hope to bring some of these perspectives to BCCF and explore new ways to connect people to the land and each other.

I’m excited for the journey ahead and to meet more members of the BCCF community. If you see me around, don’t hesitate to say hello!