Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s largest food bank, has transformed its ability to provide fresh, nutritious produce year-round through hydroponic farming with Freight Farms. By growing culturally relevant crops and addressing gaps left by traditional nonperishable food donations, Connecticut Foodshare ensures that the communities they serve receive high-quality, fresh food while maintaining a sustainable and efficient operation

Broadview Federal Credit Union in Albany, NY purchased not one, but four Freight Farms for their community. One resides at their headquarters, and the other three have been distributed to key nonprofit partners who are also tackling the issue of food insecurity in their area. PLUS hear from The Food Bank of Northeastern New York to discover how they are able to increase the variety and quality of their donated produce for community members in need.

Learn from the successes of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South in this webinar! Derek Heim, President & CEO of BGCMS, shares how they engaged the community and donors to create a thriving, sustainable farming program. Then, BGCMS staff give you concrete ideas of how a container farm can be turned into a curriculum (and send your imagination running with ideas for your own kids and classrooms).

Freight Farming is an important piece of the programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro South. From enhancing existing programs to supporting and encouraging healthy habits, the container farms provide more than just fresh, hyper-local produce for Club members. Learn how they launched and crafted programming around their two Freight Farms.

Pillsbury United Communities in Minneapolis, MN, has spent over 140 years building a community ecosystem that provides the city's most diverse and neglected neighborhoods with food access. PUC uses food as the mechanism to address culture, education, health, policy, and justice. Their Freight Farm is integral to helping them serve their mission.

Constance Collins and Jackie Roth from Lotus House in Miami, FL, join us to share how the nonprofit uses a Greenery container farm and an outdoor garden to teach residents about plants, ecosystems, nutrition, and healthful eating.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so we spotlighted one of our many amazing nonprofit organizations that serves individuals facing mental health illnesses and provides opportunity and community through their program. Join Joesfina as she dives deeper into the Clubhouse, their community, and the meaningful work they are achieving.