Recap: Food Distribution and Infrastructure in the South Bronx

Recap: Food Distribution and Infrastructure in the South Bronx

On September 13th, CFF and Philanthropy New York hosted a day-long Food Distribution and Infrastructure Tour of the South Bronx to learn about some of the current and future food distribution systems utilized in NYC, as well as other infrastructure projects and small-scale supply chain models. Thirty-five funders participated in the bus tour that included four stops and seven organizations working in the Hunts Point and Bronx River sections of the South Bronx.

Food Distribution and Infrastructure in the South Bronx, 9/13

Food Distribution and Infrastructure in the South Bronx, 9/13

Last summer CFF organized a tour of the South Bronx to visit organizations working on urban agriculture and food access projects. This tour will focus on food distribution and infrastructure, from large regional-scale developments to creative edible landscaping and community-based supply chain projects

2017 CFF Annual Gathering recap

2017 CFF Annual Gathering recap

On June 1st, over 60 CFF members got together with some of our partners in the field and the public sector at Project Farmhouse for the 5th CFF Annual Gathering. Delicious drinks and appetizers were supplied by Cleaver Co. while people mingled and discussed their...
Soul Fire Farm Wins 2017 CFF Champions Award

Soul Fire Farm Wins 2017 CFF Champions Award

Soul Fire Farm of Grafton, NY has been named the inaugural winner of the Community Food Funders Champions Award! Eight funders in the CFF network comprised the selection committee, and ultimately chose Soul Fire Farm in recognition of their commitment to equity, ecology, and economy; a triple bottom line approach to food systems change.