We’re proud to share both an update on our Local Food Purchase Assistance grant and a warm thank-you to The Newtown Bee for helping spread the word. A few weeks ago, we shared the exciting news that Real Food CT has been awarded a $150,000 Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grant from the Connecticut Department […]
In the News: The Newtown Bee Covers LFPA Grant Award Read More »
Sticks and Stones Farm · Newtown, Connecticut When a state senator walks the rows of your farm to celebrate a grant that will help feed your neighbors that means something. We were honored to recently welcome State Senator Tony Hwang to our garden here at Sticks and Stones Farm. His visit was a meaningful moment
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Real Food CT has been awarded a $150,000 Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The award will fund 14 months of direct purchasing of the best CT Grown product from our regional farms to be delivered to food pantries and community organizations across the Naugatuck Valley, western Connecticut, and
Real Food CT Awarded $150,000 to Bring More Connecticut Grown Food to Families in Need Read More »
Real Food CT and Community Efforts While national headlines focus on the government shutdown and budget disputes, most people in Connecticut don’t realize the impact this could have on thousands of families who rely on SNAP to help put food on the table. The Connecticut Department of Social Services has warned that if the shutdown
Keeping Healthy Food Flowing While SNAP Benefits Hang in the Balance Read More »
How do we make local farm to pantry donations permanent in CT? As Real Food CT enters its next chapter, we are stepping back to look forward. Over the past six years, our team, partners, and volunteers have transformed an idea into a working regional network that connects small farms with food access organizations across
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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,
Real Food CT’s Statewide Gleaning Expansion: Help Us Grow a Connected Network Read More »
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
Fresh Food, Shared Forward — Our Community Fridge is Open! Read More »
Free Tomato Plants, Fresh Produce, and a Chance to Give Back! We’ve been lucky to receive hundreds of beautiful tomato plant starts from an amazing group of community partners this season. After getting many of them in the ground at our farms, we still have a handful left—and we want to get them into your gardens! 🌱 Come
Extra Plants for Home Gardeners! Come and Get ‘Em! Read More »
Tickets for Local Harvest Celebration Seed-to-Plate SOLD OUT We are so excited to be joining everyone for our annual Seed to Plate fundraising event this Friday, August 9th, and delighted to announce tickets have officially sold out! Real Food CT’s local harvest celebration will bring together the community to enjoy a bountiful evening at NewSylum
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Community! We are overjoyed and deeply grateful to share the incredible success of our 2024 Food Systems Engagement crowdfunding campaign! Thanks to the far reaching support from our community members, local businesses, and generous sponsors, we’ve raised a remarkable $16,677 in funds to advance our mission supporting access
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