Come get your summer crops and new FRESH merch! Getting your summer seedlings from FRESH supports our Summer Youth Program which helps to build the momentum for Food Justice change in New London. Join the movement!! And.......We'll be firing up the pizza oven!
Connecting Communities is one of FRESH New London's three buckets of work. We bring together our community to connect, grow our collective power, and make systemic change. We strive to create opportunities for develop a deeper relationship with one another and with their environment. This year, we developed a series of workshops that will bringContinue reading "Harvesting Community Series – Sign Painting Party"
Ever thought about building a tiny home, converting your garage, or adding an in-law apartment? Come through on Wednesday, June 11 for a free ADU Workshop at The PLACE in New London! We’ll break down what Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are, how they could work in our city, and what it takes to build one.Continue reading "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Workshop"
Are you graduating this year and have worked with FRESH? Come celebrate with us in your cap and gown! We'll have food, music, and karaoke - tell your friends!
FRESH is very proud to bring back our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Thank you to everyone who purchased shares in our locally grown food. Our first CSA distribution is on Juneteenth and will continue every week for 19 weeks! CSA's origins in the Black community are rooted in the "pick-and-pay" system, where community membersContinue reading "Juneteenth – Kickoff for FRESH New London’s CSA"
Our Pay-What-You-Can Market is BACKKKKK!!! Starting on Saturday, June 28th and EVERY SATURDAY until Oct. Imagine being able to get fresh, local, organically grown produce at a price YOU can afford. FRESH believes everyone should have the food they and their family needs. We also believe in the good in people and that working togetherContinue reading "Pay-What-You-Can Saturday Market"
Connecting Communities is one of FRESH New London’s three buckets of work. We bring together our community to connect, grow our collective power, and make systemic change. We strive to create opportunities for develop a deeper relationship with one another and with their environment. This year, we developed a series of workshops that will bringContinue reading "Harvesting Community Series – Composting Workshop"
EVERY SATURDAY until mid-Oct. Imagine being able to get fresh, local, organically grown produce at a price YOU can afford. FRESH believes everyone should have the food they and their family needs. We also believe in the good in people and that working together as a community is how we all survive and live in harmony.Continue reading "Pay-What-You-Can Produce Stand"
EVERY SATURDAY until mid-Oct. Imagine being able to get fresh, local, organically grown produce at a price YOU can afford. FRESH believes everyone should have the food they and their family needs. We also believe in the good in people and that working together as a community is how we all survive and live in harmony.Continue reading "Pay-What-You-Can Produce Stand"
Come out to learn about the Farm Bill. A large portion of the funding goes to rural agriculture but what about urban farmers and urban agriculture? Isn't it time our communities get a bigger slice of the pie (and not just SNAP)? Community members are welcomed to join our education series “Farming IS Political”. WeContinue reading "Adult Education Series – Farming IS Political – Farm Bill"