We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone: Real Food CT has donated over 100,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce in 2025 so far! That’s the equivalent of more than 83,000 healthy meals provided to our community, according to Feeding America. With a year-end goal of 125,000 pounds, we’re on track for a record-breaking season — but we can’t get there […]
We’re still glowing from the joy and connection shared at An Evening at the Farm, our annual fundraiser for food access, held on a beautiful September evening. On September 13th, more than 100 of you joined us for a night of community, inspiration, and celebration—and thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised nearly $20,000! That funding will go directly
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As we enter our sixth season at Real Food CT, our gleaning and surplus produce program has reached a pivotal moment. With over 60,000 pounds of fresh, healthy food already donated this season to 21 food pantries across Connecticut, it’s clear that the need, and the opportunity, has never been greater. Food insecurity is increasing,
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At Sticks and Stones Farm, nestled in the heart of Newtown, our community isn’t just growing food — we’re growing generosity. Thanks to the beautiful craftsmanship of our teammate Dave and milled pine from right here on the farm, we’ve built a walk-in cooler that now serves as our Community Fridge, a vital link in our
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Hello, neighbors! Spring is finally settling in, and it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get planting. This time of year is full of energy, anticipation, and just a little impatience—especially when it comes to summer favorites like tomatoes and peppers. But right now, we’re in the sweet spot for cool-weather crops, early flowers,
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Registration is OPEN for 2025! Our Little Sprouts summer program is back! This hands-on garden class is perfect for young children to learn about planting, harvesting, and the joy of growing food. Classes are fun, educational, and a great way to get kids outdoors and connected to nature. Spots are limited, so help us spread the word and
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At RFCT, every seed we plant and every harvest we gather helps bring fresh, locally grown produce to those who need it most—and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you! We’re excited to announce our spring volunteer hours as we begin planting key crops like carrots, potatoes, onions, and lettuces across our two Newtown farm sites: 🌾 Volunteer
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How the Loss of LFPA Funding Impacts Our Food System — And What We Can Do Next In early 2024, the USDA announced it would not be renewing funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program beyond its current cycle. For many farms, food hubs, and food access organizations across the country, this isn’t
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As Real Food CT works to connect fresh, locally grown produce with food-insecure communities across our state, we know we are only one part of a much larger—and growing—challenge. Recent reports confirm what we see on the ground every day: food insecurity is widespread, and rising costs continue to push more families into crisis. 🧾
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Gleaning: A Time-Honored Tradition, A Modern Solution to Food Waste For centuries, gleaning has been a practice deeply rooted in agricultural communities. Traditionally, it involved gathering leftover crops from fields after the harvest, ensuring that nothing went to waste. This time-honored tradition continues to hold immense significance today, offering a powerful solution to food waste
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