Produce and Distribute Food
Real Food CT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded with the purpose to expand access to healthy food as a fundamental human right.
We collaborate with farmers and food purchasers to connect locally grown food with service centers and institutions that serve people throughout Connecticut.
We manage a Food Hub marketplace, local food sourcing and distribution services, and coordinate gleanings and collections of surplus food donations.
Donate Food
We started with one food pantry in Newtown, CT, and now, in our sixth growing season we are supplying food to over 15 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
We have networked with every local farm and farmers market in our region. We collect surplus produce, glean unharvested crops in the field, and are working to make farmland and training available to new farmers. Locally produced is the healthiest, best tasting food on the planet.
If you have the means there is nothing more important for strengthening our regional food system than knowing who your local farms are and purchasing their products.
Education
Community Farm Apprentice 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, gaining both experiential knowledge and creating and impact within our local communities. This internship program is expanding to include a year-round apprenticeship. Farm apprentices and interns are an invaluable asset to our crew, supporting our farm and food operations while cultivating professional skills in farming, food safety and community engagement.
Agrifood Systems Workshop Series and 2025 Ag Expo
We are inviting local farmers, food entrepreneurs and people working throughout the agrifood supply chain to collaborate with our experiential learning programming, workshops and upcoming inaugural Ag Expo spring 2025. We welcome you to get in touch if you are interested in getting involved, and stay tuned for information on 2025 sessions.
Food Blog
Check out all the happenings around Real Food CT and the local food scene in northern Fairfield County. 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
Annual Seed to Plate Fundraiser
Friday, August 9, 2024
6pm to 9 pm
NewSylum Brewing Company
36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT
Join us at NewSylum on the beautiful grounds of Fairfield Hills for a celebration of the harvest. The RFCT crew is collaborating with a locally renowned team of talented chefs, serving up the bounty of local farms for a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
We are excited to welcome back Steve Forgione of Phinney’s, Pam Buchler of Aquarian Caterers, Matt Kirshner of Uncle Matt’s Cafe, and Genee Habansky of Herbaceous Catering. Amber Anchor will return to provide music for the event.
