We grow more than gardens — we grow community.
At Wimberly's Roots, we empower Winder and Barrow County with hands-on gardening, healthy cooking, and nutrition know-how — making fresh food accessible for everyone.
By teaming up with local farmers, chefs, educators, and volunteers, we turn seeds into skills, meals into memories, and food insecurity into opportunity.
We operate in a USDA-designated food desert, serving Winder, Barrow County, and Northeast Georgia.
Join Our TeamOur farm-to-fork mission starts in the surrounding gardens and blossoms into kitchens and classrooms.
Born from the transformation of the historic Winder-Barrow Middle School into the Wimberly Center for Community Development, our programs grew from Winder's recognition as a Local Foods, Local Places community — sparking a commitment to food access, sustainability, and hands-on education in 2016.
Today, we teach hands-on healthy eating skills and empower our community to make nutritious choices every day. We leverage the skills and expertise of dedicated volunteers, local farmers, chefs, nutritionists, educators, and other professionals to support these efforts.
Raised garden beds surrounding the Wimberly Center building. Community members can rent beds to grow their own fresh produce with guidance and support from our gardening educators.
Rent a Bed →A fully equipped teaching kitchen used for cooking demonstrations, nutrition workshops, and culinary education events. Chefs, nutritionists, and educators bring food to life here.
View Facilities →A shared kitchen facility available to community members and partner organizations. Perfect for food prep, small-batch production, and community cooking projects.
View Facilities →Hands-on cooking and nutrition classes teaching practical skills for healthy eating on any budget. Designed for all ages and skill levels in the Barrow County community.
See Programs →Regular community events including seasonal cooking demos, garden planting days, nutrition education workshops, and more. Check our calendar for upcoming events.
View Calendar →Tips, stories, recipes, and resources from our kitchen and garden. Browse our blog for seasonal cooking ideas, growing guides, and community updates.
Visit wimberlysroots.com →Community-grown vegetables, herbs, and fruits from our raised bed gardens and surrounding growing spaces.
Partnerships with local chefs, nutritionists, and educators bring professional food knowledge directly to our community.
Meaningful volunteer opportunities in food and garden programs — connecting neighbors and building relationships through shared work.
Collaboration with local nonprofits and community organizations amplifies our reach and impact across Barrow County.
Your support provides greater access to food resources and education for people in Barrow County.
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Meet the dedicated staff who keep Wimberly's Roots growing season after season.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Suzanne started as a volunteer in 2022 and has grown into a full-time role, bringing fresh energy to her hometown of Winder. She leads food insecurity initiatives, oversees the community kitchen, and organizes special events.
Building Operations Coordinator
Rebecca came on as a volunteer in 2026 supporting the farm team, and has since moved into building operations — coordinating outdoor gardens, demo kitchen classes, special projects, and our volunteer network.
Videographer & Part-Time Staff
Van joined through the Barrow County Schools Work-Based Learning Program in 2026 and now works part-time documenting community stories through video and photography for both Wimberly's Roots and Winder Housing.
