Produce, Collect, and Distribute Healthy Food
We run two community farms in Newtown and collaborate with farmers, food pantries, and food purchasers to connect locally grown food with service centers and institutions that serve people throughout Connecticut.
We believe everyone deserves access to locally grown, healthy food, and we’re doing our best to provide essential services, play our role in the regional food system, and build a thriving agricultural non-profit that can serve for years to come.
Donate Food
We started with one food pantry in Newtown, CT, and now, in our seventh growing season we are supplying food to over 35 organizations regularly throughout the year.
- If you are a farm looking to donate food products to be distributed by RFCT to community organizations
- If you are an organization within a 30-mile radius of Newtown, CT, and would like to source locally grown food with the Real Food Hub
- If you are interested in volunteering with our food donation or distribution operations
Support Local Farms
Real Food CT partners with local farms to recover surplus produce, glean unharvested crops, and reduce food waste while supporting farm viability. We work alongside farmers to move excess food efficiently and respectfully, strengthening both hunger relief efforts and the regional agricultural economy.
Locally grown food is fresher, more nutritious, and essential to resilient communities. Supporting local farms helps keep land in production, strengthens local supply chains, and builds a more equitable food system for everyone.
Education
Young Farmer Internship Program
Our community farm and food internship program provides opportunities for hands-on learning in the fields. Individuals are trained in the foundations of farming and food distribution, becoming an invaluable asset to our crew. Our interns develop professional skills in farming, food safety and community engagement.
Food Blog
Check out all the happenings around Real Food CT and the network of services we offer. We have webinars, local farm and market highlights, and information on food security, healthy food, and our role in a vibrant local food system. See Food Blog.
Events
We are so grateful for everyone who made last year’s “An Evening at the Farm – Annual Fundraiser for Local Food Access” a resounding success! Your support means the world to us! Save the date for next year’s event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Sticks & Stones Farm!
