partnership opportunities
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JUST FOODConnecting communities with the resources & support they need to
make fresh, locally grown food accessible to all New Yorkers
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTUREJust Food trains groups to start & run CSA projects. CSAs buy shares in a farmers’
growing season & in return receive weekly deliveries of fresh produce & other
locally, sustainably-grown products.
URBAN AGRICULTUREJust Food provides training & technical assistance to community gardeners to
grow food and to market their produce in low-income neighborhoods.
CITY CHICKEN PROJECT
The City Chicken Project works with
experienced chicken keepers in NYC to
create model projects from which
gardeners can learn how to keep
happy, healthy, & productive chickens
FARM SCHOOL NYCProvides professional training in urban agriculture for NYC residents. The program
promotes the self-reliance of communities & inspires positive local action around
issues of food access & social, economic, & racial justice.
FARM-TO-FOOD PANTRYJust Food helps food pantries & other emergency food programs make
fresh, nutritious, locally-grown food available to families & individuals in need.
COMMUNITY FOOD EDUCATIONJust Food bridges the gap between access to healthy food & improved nutrition
by teaching New Yorkers to cook farm fresh foods to feed themselves, their
families, & their community.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
• Fund a Program
• Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) for your
workplace
• Events Sponsorship
• Volunteer Opportunities
• In-kind Donations
• Educational Opportunities
FUND A PROGRAM
• Underwriting Just Food’s work in:• Community Supported
Agriculture
• Urban Agriculture
• Farm School NYC
• Farm to Food Pantry
• Community Food Education
• Building a healthier & more vibrant local food system for all New Yorkers
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) FOR YOUR WORKPLACE
• Keep employees
happy & healthy with fresh, local produce
• Weekly deliveries of
seasonal produce to
your workplace
• Just Food will support
your workplace in
starting & growing
your CSA
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
• Just Food organizes dynamic events year-round
• Sponsorship offers partners unique promotional & marketing opportunities
• Our premier events are:• Just Food Conference:
Two days of workshops & skill building sessions
• Let Us Eat Local: A tasting benefit celebrating locally grown.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Team building events with urban gardens & farms
• Special projects utilizing your skills & talents
• Individuals & groups are welcome
• Lets grow, learn, & work together
IN-KIND DONATIONS
• Looking to reach
conscientious consumers in &
around NYC?
• Provide donations of
sustainable edible & non-edible products
• For programs &
educational and
fundraising events
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
• Expert Staff & community trainers are available to provide presentations & interactive workshops
• Potential topics include:• What is CSA?
• Canning & Preserving
• How to Enjoy & Preserve Herbs
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
TWITTER: @JUSTFOODFACEBOOK.COM/JUSTFOOD.ORGINSTAGRAM: @JUSTFOODNYC
For more information and details
please contact:
Jessica Gaffney
Events & Marketing Director
212-645-9880 ext. 232