We were lucky to catch up with Christopher Dipnarine recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Christopher thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Some of the most interesting parts of our journey emerge from areas where we believe something that most people in our industry do not – do you have something like that?

Currently in the pursuit to address climate change and hunger many in the field believe that sustainable agriculture ( like hydroponic growing ) and urban farming is the answer to address systematic food insecurity. This in reality is truly misleading. Let’s look at urban agriculture first, one of the largest urban farms in Baltimore that we reviewed at max can grow 2000-4000 pounds of food per cycle, with and overhead cost of around $95,000 in probably 6-8 months. In the food rescue world we can rescue that much food in less than 30 mins for a cost of less than $20. In regards to sustainable growing ( hydroponic ) although much more sustainable in regards to volume, time and natural resources used, the output produced will usually be priced out of the reach of many families living within the food insecurity realm. The overall way we produce food in our country will always lead to potential waste, the easiest and most cost effective way to address food insecurity would be to focus on the network that can link families to these food sources efficiently. This is what 4MyCiTy has been successfully been building.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

At 4MyCiTy, Our focus is on the Importance of Environmental Sustainability. Primarily the Sustainable Management of Food in relation to reducing organic waste. Our program limits the harmful effects caused by organic waste on our environment while improving food security for families within our communities.

As a child I grew up facing the uncertainty of where my next meal may come from, after years of personal growth and success I wanted to develop a nonprofit model that will help families not to have to worry about their next meals. I didn’t want to stop their though, I saw the effects that wasted foods have on our environment and wanted to completely change the way we manage this type of waste and protect our planet for my kids and many others futures.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I moved to the USA from Trinidad with literally $500 in my pockets. Adventuring into the uncertainty of life in a new country. I worked my way through Minimum wage jobs and found success though my determined work ethic and consistency in pursuit of my goals. Eventually I ventured off into small business ownership, construction business, janitorial services, car mechanic shops, import export business and the highlight was my power boat manufacturing business. At some point, success didn’t feel rewarding, and coming from a humble background I wanted my legacy to be that of one in which I gave back and helped others. I launched 4MyCiTy with the focus on helping others while also teaching and mentoring others that may be currently facing the barriers that I once was.

How did you build your audience on social media?

With social media, the key is to be yourself, remember you are already born unique. Whatever your business or content that you are posting keep it real and share from your heart’s perspective. Be you and let others follow.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.4mycity.us
• Instagram: @4mycity.us
• Facebook: @4mycity.us
• Twitter: @4mycity2