Nothing feels more frightening than the unknown and in these unprecedented times, GrowNYC is standing with you to try and bring a little comfort and normalcy to strange days. New Yorkers have always stood with us and now we want to be there for you.
Our food access points remain open with a few exceptions. We recognize that during this long term confinement, people need to eat and we are doing everything we can to ensure safety and social distancing are top priorities for staff, farmers, and customers. We’ve also developed a guide to online order options offered by many of our 235 producers to allow for low touchpoint shopping. We continue to try and innovate on a daily basis knowing that so many are relying on us.
Nothing makes already small urban living spaces seem even smaller than being cooped up inside. No worries: GrowNYC has you covered no matter how old you are. We have activities specifically designed for K-12 and distance learning opportunities for any age. Kids can take a virtual trip to Inwood Hill Park or Deadhorse Bay. Or how about downloading our Spring Activity Book and doing a puzzle or trying a new recipe? Not your thing? You can upcycle a shirt in no time so it’s a bag or turn an egg carton into a wreath.
Think you have to be outside to garden? Guess again. GrowNYC can help you make world’s best windowsill salad. We also know that our current circumstances dictate that we want to make food last as long as possible, we can help you with that. Whether it’s extending the life of your produce or implementing home composting, it’s all right here.
GrowNYC has been here for fifty years providing education and opportunities to live sustainably – and we will be here when this is over. And be assured, this will pass and when it does, we will all need to work together (as we are now even if apart) to make this city and this planet a better, safer, greener place.
So, take a moment and breathe – we will take every day as it comes knowing that all over the world, each of us is full of hope for small gains and joys and that together we will create something good.
None of our work happens without you, so If you are inspired by our work and in a position to give, we would be grateful to accept a contribution at any level. You can simply visit our donate page. And if you give by April 12, 100% of your gift will be matched by the FJC - A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds.
With all good wishes for continued safety and health,
Marcel Van Ooyen
President/CEO
