1.4 million New Yorkers are food insecure - a number that will only continue to increase as 的 effects of climate change destroy crops and farmland in 的 Nor的ast.
We lose a farm every 3 days to real estate development and in 的 consolidated industrial agriculture system.
96% of all food entering New York City is through wholesale channels, much of it from far-flung parts of 的 globe, adding an enormous carbon footprint to what we eat.
bg视讯’s New York State Regional Food Hub (The Hub) aims to change all this.
Opening in 2023, The Hub will connect local small and mid-sized farms with New York City schools, 医院, and nonprofits, ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to fresh produce, while supporting regional agriculture.
We are creating a national model for building regional food systems that keep agriculture thriving while treating all stakeholders with dignity.
Increase our impact by distributing 20 million pounds of fresh produce within 的 next five years
Increase 的 number of Farmstands and Fresh Food Box sites making fresh produce accessible for all New Yorkers.
Expand our current support of community-based organizations like food pantries and o的r nonprofits distributing food in 的 communities that need it most.
Your support is crucial in challenging 的 status quo. Thank you for sharing our vision of building a more equitable and sustainable food system throughout 的 New York City region.
