For 40 years, Hartford Food System has been a leader in grassroots efforts to fight hunger and improve nutrition in Hartford.
Hartford, CT
Joined February 2010
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Spring is here! The Grow Hartford Urban farms are getting ready for another great season of growing here in our fine city. We harvest 20,000 pounds of produce in urban farm sites with food distributed through farmers markets the Hartford Mobile Market & to service organizations.
We're looking for a Director of Development! If you or someone you know is experienced in designing strategic development plans, fundraising, and marketing, check out the position description and send resumes to mpage@hartfordfood.org #hfs #hartfordfoodsystem #hartfordct #jobs
Our Grow Hartford Youth Director Sarana, and youth leaders, Anaiya, and Kaylee headed to New Orleans for the @Netroots_Nation conference!!!
Rain or shine, the market must go on! Thanks to everyone who came out to the North End Market today to grab some fresh fruits and vegetables before the rain hit.
Our Hartford Mobile Market needs a little tuning up and will be out of commission for a bit. We apologize to our loyal customers and hope to make the announcement soon that the bus is up and running again! Please visit our North End Farmers Market on Wed 10am-1pm as usual
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Meet us at @WholeFoods in Glastonbury or West Hartford (Blue Back Square or Bishops Corner) tomorrow! 5% of all purchases will be donated to our Mobile Market! Come out, grab yourself some healthy food, and help increase access to healthy food in Hartford!
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On Thursday, July 26th, 5% of proceeds from @WholeFoods in Glastonbury and in West Hartford will be donated to our Mobile Markets!! Come out to grab your groceries and support a great cause!!
Nothing makes our Little City Sprouts smile more than learning all about farming and fresh foods!!
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"Can a $12 lunch change the way people think about racial wealth disparity in America? How about a $30 lunch? That's the premise behind a social experiment playing out in a New Orleans food stall."
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What a day!! We tried new foods, made new friends, and brought home a ton of fresh produce, all at the North End Farmers Market!
The Hartford Advisory Commission on Food Policy is looking for new members! If you're interested in policy work and food justice in Hartford, reach out to meg@hartfordfood.org for more details and how to apply!
#FoodJusticeIsSocialJustice
Check out our new video on education and action with HFS!
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Hartford Food System is looking for new additions to our volunteer Board of Directors! Call or email us today to learn how you can make a real difference in the Hartford community, and help grow our organization and mission.
Ready to kick off #farmersmarketseason with Hartford Food System? The first North End Farmers Market of the year is less than 2 weeks away!!
Did you know that the Hartford Mobile Market not only accepts but also matches SNAP dollars on qualifying purchases? That means double the fruits and veggies! Cheers to @HarvardPilgrim Healthcare Foundation for making it possible to get more healthy meals on Hartford tables!
