SCRAP@Baylor
A Refugia for Learning, Healing, and Growing Together in Waco
The Baylor Sustainable Community and Regenerative Agriculture Project or SCRAP@BAYLOR is nurturing refugia—pockets of life where healing, resilience, and possibility grow from the ground up and interconnect.
Our mission it to cultivate an ecosystem of mutual nourishment that connects the campus, community, and city through shared resources and to equip learners to nurture flourishing futures through hands-on, place-based education across disciplines.
Why SCRAP@Baylor matters
SCRAP@Baylor matters because it directly engages faculty, staff, students, community partners and neighbors in tackling some of Waco’s most pressing challenges – food insecurity, food waste, and related health impacts. With 19.7% of Waco’s residents facing food insecurity ( a rate higher than Central Texas 14.4 8%), many residents vulnerable to health driven food threats, and food-related health care cost surpassing $53 millions, the need for sustainable, community-driven solutions is urgent. Simultaneously, nearly 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted, and in Waco, food waste makes up about 25% of the landfill—emitting 97,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
By cultivating gardens, composting waste, and sharing knowledge, we are equipping Baylor students, faculty, and neighbors alongside our S.C.R.A.P. Collective partners to build a more sustainable and resilient local food system. Together, we co-create a vibrant network of gardens, composting hubs, and programs that advance food security, environmental resilience, and community well-being.
Sustainability is advanced as an area of strength and opportunity in Baylor’s Strategic plan. Stewarding the natural world aligns with our mission as a Christian research university that is committed to our faith not only in words, but also in deeds. By connecting faculty, students, and local partners in efforts to promote food security and environmental resilience, SCRAP@Baylor reflects our commitment to transformational education and community engagement."
Join us
Whether you are a student, neighbor, or community leader, you are welcome and encouraged to join this growing movement. SCRAP@Baylor is a community that values your unique perspective and contributions.
📍 Visit the gardens.
🌱 Volunteer in the gardens or become an intern.
📘 Partner in research.
✝️ Reflect on faith and creation care.
💚 Donate to help us grow!
Please help us grow! Your gift supports composting, youth education, environmental resilience, and a healthier and more sustainable food system.
Give Here: Baylor Community Garden Fund
Contact us for more information
Dr. Stephanie Boddie
stephanie_boddie@baylor.edu
Dr. Joshua King
joshua_king@baylor.edu
Dr. Kevin Magill
kevin_magill@baylor.edu
Dr. Jenny Howell
j_howell@baylor.edu