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We’re Hiring! Farm to Food Pantry Delivery Driver (part-time)

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JOB POSTING – SEASONAL DELIVERY DRIVERPart-Time | $22.50/hour | Monday–Friday Mornings | Based in Newtown, CT ABOUT REAL FOOD CTReal Food CT is a nonprofit working to improve food access across Connecticut by rescuing surplus produce, growing food at our community farms, and partnering with local farms to deliver fresh, nutritious food to food-insecure families. […]

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A person is skillfully planting lettuce seedlings outdoors in a home garden.

Spring Planting Guide for Newtown & Northern Fairfield County

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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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RFCT Little Sprouts is Back!

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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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Join Us in the Garden! 🌱 Volunteer with RFCT This Spring!

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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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📊 Part One: The State of Food Insecurity in Connecticut: What the Numbers Tell Us

/ Food Systems, Uncategorized

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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What is Gleaning? Learn More About Our Essential Service

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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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Upcoming community celebration at annual Seed-to-Plate event

/ Events, Local Food

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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Mid Summer Milestones

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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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