What’s Happening at FRESH?
FRESH New London hosts multiple community gardens around the city of New London. We use food to connect the community, encourage stewardship, inspire leaders and incite change.
Local Business Gift Guide
With Christmas a little over a week away, FRESH wanted to spotlight some artists and businesses that are right here in our community. Now more than ever, small businesses and local makers need support to keep their dreams alive. And every dollar spent is an investment in their futures during these difficult times. Buying fromContinue reading “Local Business Gift Guide”
144 Envelopes Challenge!
We’re rolling out our collective fundraiser, the 144 Envelope Challenge, to raise $10,000. This is a chance for everyone to contribute to the movement for food justice in New London. No donation is too small with this fundraiser; that’s what makes it so great. Here’s how it works: We have 144 virtual envelopes numbered 1Continue reading “144 Envelopes Challenge!”
COVID-19: We Are All Farmer’s Now
Did you know? This is usually around the time we host our annual meeting. This year, we won’t be able to have our normal meeting, but we still want to share a recap of our year- virtually. Below is our 2020 annual report! We suggest ordering some takeout from a New London restaurant to enjoyContinue reading “COVID-19: We Are All Farmer’s Now”
What’s Happening at Cottage St?
Have you been walking down Cottage St recently and notice the new garden beds? It’s going to be FRESH’s newest site: The Cottage Street Urban Farm! FRESH first began growing on this parcel of land during the summer of 2019. This almost acre parcel was thickly overgrown when acquired by a local couple. During 2019,Continue reading “What’s Happening at Cottage St?”
Indigenous People’s Day
Join FRESH in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day by learning more about the Indigenous communities in Connecticut. The state-recognized sovereign nations in Connecticut are the Eastern Pequot, Golden Hill Paugussett, and Schaghticoke tribes with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan having federal recognition as well. However, despite recognition of sovereignty, these nations lost most of their landContinue reading “Indigenous People’s Day”
Edible New London Snack Beds
Have you harvested any cherry tomatoes from our snack beds? Maybe you’ve seen the brightly colored signs that read: Harvest Me! ¡Coséchame! while walking down Broad St. Snack Beds are a part of our Edible New London initiative, a larger food justice project for the New London area. In the most basic terms, snack bedsContinue reading “Edible New London Snack Beds”
Seed Bomb Workshop Link!
Here is the LINK
Double Your Dollars: Contribute Today
Thanks to the generosity of the Sustainable CT Community Match Fund, donations to FRESH are double through May 15! FRESH usually grows food with the community but during the COVID-19 crisis– and in the months after– we need to think a little differently. Our new plan is to get people what they need to grow theirContinue reading “Double Your Dollars: Contribute Today”
Edible New London in the Time of Pandemic (Survey Time)
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Virtual Food Justice Workshop
Zoom with FRESH New London!
Food Resources in New London! (Updated)
Updated 3/23/20
Call us: 860-574-9006
or
Visit our office: 26 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
Be sure to include PO Box 285 in mailings to FRESH
