As GrowNYC prepares to open our Food Hub, we are committed to forging community partnerships in Hunts Point to ensure that residents benefit from the abundance of fresh food flowing through their neighborhood. Read on to learn more!
Free farm-fresh produce for Hunts Point
What’s new: Starting this fall, GrowNYC will distribute free, farm-fresh produce to deeply rooted community-based organizations serving the Hunts Points community and beyond.
Today, we’re spotlighting our community distribution partner O.U.R. Place, Family Enrichment Center led by Graham, a co-designed and co-facilitated community space located on the peninsula where Hunts Point/Longwood neighbors connect, contribute, and support one another with resources to continue to thrive.
Why it matters:
GrowNYC will support local and historically underrepresented farmers and producers in New York State by establishing new free food distribution sites in partnership with community-based organizations in underserved areas.
With the free locally-produced fruits, vegetables, eggs, and grains, the O.U.R. Place community members will continue their nutrition education and community kitchen offerings with free weekly produce distribution and practical cooking demonstrations, focusing on healthy, low-sodium, and sugar-free meal options!
This work is made possible thanks to the generosity of a New York State Ag & Markets ‘New York Food for New York Families’ grant.
What’s next: As part of this work, GrowNYC’s Food Hub will be distributing free local produce to a total of 20 community-based organizations and nonprofits serving high-need communities across New York City.
In the News: The Bronx Times joined us and our community partners to learn more about this critical work.Stay tuned for more on this abundant collaboration between New State officials, farmers, and communities in the coming months!
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