Mission 

Keeping Us Secure & Prosperous (K.U.S.P.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to emergency food and preparedness while cultivating sustainable, community-driven solutions. Through urban agriculture, education, and holistic programs, we strengthen disadvantaged communities by ensuring that every household has access to fresh food, essential resources, and the tools needed to thrive in times of crisis and beyond.

Vision

Our vision is a resilient, sustainable community where every individual has equitable access to nutritious food, opportunities for growth, and the knowledge to lead fulfilling lives. By integrating emergency food support, urban agriculture, and long-term resilience strategies, we seek to reduce the stressors that contribute to instability and violence. Together, we are planting the seeds for a safer, healthier, and more prosperous future—rooted in self-sufficiency, collaboration, and care for both people and the environment.
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Values

We hold strong to our values of:

• Innovation & Adaptability – finding creative, practical, and forward-thinking ways to address food insecurity and community needs.
• Collaboration – working hand-in-hand with residents, partners, and organizations to build sustainable systems.
• Community Focus – centering the voices, traditions, and strengths of the neighborhoods we serve.
• Stewardship of Land & People – honoring our environment and cultivating urban agriculture as a tool for health, sustainability, and resilience.
• Equity & Respect – ensuring dignity, fairness, and inclusivity in everything we do.

Our Programs

Our Organizational Pillars

Access
Ensuring equitable and consistent access to nutritious food for all.

Equity
Ensuring fair access to resources and opportunities for all, addressing systemic barriers to food security.
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Resilience
Equipping individuals and communities with the tools and resources to thrive in the face of food insecurity.

Sustainability
Integrating environmental responsibility into food programs and practices.

​Collaboration
Building partnerships to amplify impact and create scalable solutions.

Innovation
​Developing creative solutions to address evolving challenges in food insecurity.

Why We Do What We Do

According to Abraham Maslow, human needs were arranged in a hierarchy, with physiological (survival) needs at the bottom, and the more creative and intellectually oriented ‘self-actualization’ needs at the top.
Our most basic need is for physical survival, and this will be the first thing that motivates our behavior. Once that level is fulfilled, the next level up is what motivates us, and so on.
The human body cannot function optimally if physiological needs are not satisfied. Maslow considered physiological needs the most important as all the other needs become secondary until these needs are met.
We are determined to make sure that our community, no matter what their socio-economic status, gets the food and other foundational physiological needs. We believe that by making sure that this happens we are not only decreasing the hunger but also community violence in Hampton Roads. 
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