Shalom Farms

is a regional food security, community development project of United MethodistUrban Ministries of Richmond (UMUMR).

United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond, has a long history of social service work in low-income communities. Founded in 1937 as Bethlehem Wilson Communities, the agency played an integral role in the Fulton and Highland Park communities, providing services to over 1,500 individuals and families per year that included preschool, after-school, seniors programming, and emergency relief services. In 2005, the agency changed its name to United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond and transitioned from a neighborhood center and direct service provider to an organization engaged in social, economic, and spiritual justice issues on a regional level. The mission of UMUMR is to facilitate collaborative partnerships among individuals, congregations, and organizations to assure food security, educational supports, affordable housing, healthcare, and faith development in Greater Richmond: Connecting Greater Richmond for Community.