Rooted in Growth. Grounded in Rooted in Care. Growing Healthy Families
Supporting mothers, nourishing families, and strengthening communities through wellness, nutrition, and connection.
Our Story
Roots to Growth began in 2023 with a focus on youth nutrition, agriculture, and food education. We wanted young people to understand the power of food, the beauty of our cultural traditions, and the importance of community.
But as we grew, we realized something deeper.
Families—especially mothers—were struggling with their health, their pregnancies, their access to information, and their ability to thrive. We saw mothers juggling food insecurity, high-risk pregnancies, isolation, postpartum challenges, and fear rooted in the maternal health crisis impacting Black and brown communities nationwide.
Over time, our work naturally shifted as we recognized a deeper and more urgent calling.
Families needed support.
Mothers needed care.
Communities needed nourishment.
And we were being called to stand in that gap.
Today, Roots to Growth is a maternal and family wellness organization committed to walking alongside families through pregnancy, postpartum, nutrition, and healing. We create spaces where mothers feel seen, supported, and strengthened — and where families can grow in health and hope.
Meet Our Founder
Brittany Pittman
Brittany Pittman is a maternal wellness advocate, culinary professional, and community educator whose personal journey fuels her commitment to supporting mothers and families.
In 2021, Brittany’s story was featured on ABC11 in a widely viewed segment titled:
“Raleigh mom gives birth after 4 miscarriages as study shows pregnancy struggles many Black women face.”
After suffering four miscarriages, Brittany endured a high-risk pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her son Brayden was delivered through an emergency C-section after his heart rate dropped rapidly due to his umbilical cord being wrapped around his neck twice.
“I never made it past three months,” she shared in her ABC11 interview. “There was a lot of anxiety around me being pregnant this time.”
Her story resonated across North Carolina and connected her to
countless women facing similar fears, losses, and systemic maternal health barriers - especially Black women, who face significantly higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth.
This experience deepened her purpose.
Her own fears, her survival, and the birth of her “miracle baby” led Brittany to understand deeply the emotional and physical toll mothers carry. This made her advocacy not just professional — but personal.
Professionally, Brittany has spent nearly two decades in culinary arts, food education, nutrition, and community-rooted storytelling. A Johnson & Wales graduate, she used her culinary training to teach families how food, culture, and nourishment create healing.
In 2023, she launched Sprouts & Spice Academy to teach youth and families the foundations of nutrition, gardening, and culturally inspired cooking. Later that year, she created the Soulful Seeds Podcast, amplifying the voices of mothers, farmers, and community leaders shaping food and wellness across the South.
As families began turning to her with questions about pregnancy, postpartum health, stress, healing foods, and emotional support, Brittany realized her assignment was growing. Over time, her work naturally shifted, and she stepped into a larger mission to support mothers with compassion, knowledge, and culturally grounded care.
Today, Brittany leads Roots to Growth with a powerful vision for maternal and family wellness. She is currently developing Soul House & Gardens: The Center for Maternal & Family Wellness, a holistic hub supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, nutrition, community care, and healing spaces.
Brittany believes deeply that when mothers are supported, families thrive
and communities grow stronger together.
Who We Are Today
Roots to Growth is a North Carolina–based nonprofit dedicated to advancing maternal and family wellness through community support, culturally centered nutrition, and evidence-based education.
Our Work
🌿 Soul House & Gardens: Center for Maternal & Family Wellness
Programs, groups, and resources for pregnancy, postpartum, nutrition, and family support.
🌿 Sprouts & Spice Academy
Family and youth programs that teach gardening, cooking, healing foods, and nutrition as a pathway to wellness.
🌿 Soulful Seeds Podcast
Storytelling that uplifts the voices of mothers, families, and community leaders shaping the future of nourishment and care.
Together, these programs form a holistic ecosystem supporting families mentally, emotionally, physically, nutritionally, and culturally.
Our Core Values
Community First
We believe strong families begin with strong communities.
Wellness for Every Family
Support, care, and nourishment should be accessible to all.
Cultural Heritage
We honor the foods, traditions, and stories that sustain us.
Dignity & Compassion
Every mother, child, and family deserves respect, empathy, and love.
Join Us in Growing Healthier Futures
Partner with us, volunteer, or support our mission to uplift mothers and families through nutrition, wellness, and community-centered care.