named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Add-On Share Program
Monthly add-on shares including mushrooms, sourdough bread, coffee, wine, cider, spices, and pimento cheese from local producers available at distribution sites.
Community Fridge Donation Program
Leftover produce from distributions is donated to local community fridges; members can volunteer as delivery coordinators.
Fruit and Egg Share Program
Members can add fruit shares sourced from Hudson Valley orchards and egg shares from pasture-raised hens at Hearty Roots Farm to their vegetable share.
Vegetable Share Program
Weekly or biweekly distribution of certified organic vegetables from Hearty Roots Farm, available at Wednesday and Saturday pickup locations in Brooklyn.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 3 activities
- Offer curated beverage and grocery add-on shares to CSA membersProvides CSA members with optional monthly or weekly add-on shares including curated cider, wine, spirits, coffee, sourdough bread, and other specialty products through partnerships with local businesses such as Duke’s Liquor Box.
- Operate a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program with subsidized shares and flexible payment optionsOperates a seasonal CSA program from June to November that provides weekly or biweekly shares of certified organic vegetables, fruits, and eggs from local farms to members, with subsidies of up to 50% off and flexible payment plans for low-income participants, including those using SNAP/EBT or receiving public assistance.
- Organize volunteer-based weekly food distribution at two Brooklyn locationsCoordinates weekly volunteer-staffed produce distributions at two locations: Duke’s Liquor Box in Greenpoint on Wednesdays and McCarren Park in Williamsburg on Saturdays, including member check-in, bin management, and clean-up, as part of the CSA program.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Redistribute surplus produce to community fridges and soup kitchensRedistributes leftover produce from both Wednesday and Saturday CSA distributions to local community fridges and soup kitchens to prevent food waste.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$31K96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -55.9%
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Acme Smoked Fish Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Big Apple Fungi Partner — Provider of monthly mushroom add-on shares for CSA members.
- Brooklyn Whiskers Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Cook the Season Provisions Partner — Partner brand offering pimento cheese through the CSA; created by a GWCSA member.
- Dandelion Wine Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Duke's Liquor Box Partner — Partner agency providing a curated wine share for CSA members.
- Duke's Liquor Box Partner — Partner location for Wednesday distribution and provider of curated cider share for members.
- Duke's Liquor Box Partner — Partner organization providing curated liquor shares and distribution services for GWCSA members.
- Dukes Liquor Box Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Duke’s Liquor Box Partner — Distribution site for Wednesday CSA pickups in Greenpoint and provider of wine, spirits, and cider add-on shares.
- Duke’s Liquor Box Partner — Hosts the Wednesday evening produce distribution site for the CSA at 114 Franklin Street.
- Duke’s Liquor Box Partner — Hosts weekly Wednesday food distribution and add-on pickups at 114 Franklin St in Greenpoint.
- Hearty Roots Partner — Supplies eggs to the CSA through its pastured-raised, free-range hens.
- Hearty Roots Community Farm Partner — Partner farm through which GWCSA members can use SNAP benefits to purchase CSA shares.
- Hearty Roots Farm Partner — Partner farm in the Hudson Valley providing organic vegetables, eggs, and fruit for CSA shares.
- Hearty Roots Farm Partner — Partner farm providing certified-organic vegetables, fruit, eggs, and other goods for distribution to CSA members.
- Mosner Family Brands Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Nick + Sons Partner — Partner bakery providing fresh sourdough bread for CSA members.
- Nick + Sons Partner — Partner bakery providing fresh sourdough bread for distribution to CSA members.
- Nick + Sons Partner — Partner bakery providing sourdough bread for distribution to members.
- Nick + Sons Partner — Provider of monthly sourdough add-on shares for CSA members.
- Northeast Organic Farming Association Government — Farmers in the CSA are certified by the Northeast Organic Farming Association.
- Paulee Gee's Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Peculiar Coffee Partner — Partner micro roaster providing specialty coffee products exclusively for GWCSA members.
- Peculiar Coffee Partner — Provider of monthly coffee add-on shares for CSA members.
- S&V Artisinal Jam Partner — Donated prizes to support fundraising efforts
- Sourcery Partner — Provider of monthly spice add-on shares for CSA members.
- USDA Government — Farmers in the CSA are certified organic under USDA standards.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Supported Agriculture with Shared Risk and Financial Accessibilitymethodology: community-supported_agricultureBy using a CSA model that includes upfront member funding and subsidized memberships for low-income participants, the organization ensures farm financial stability while expanding access to local, organic produce because shared financial risk and sliding-scale participation reduce barriers and distribute benefits more equitably.
- Food Waste Prevention via Redistributionmethodology: food-waste prevention via redistributionBy redirecting unclaimed CSA produce to community fridges through volunteer coordination, the organization reduces food waste and extends food access to non-members, because systematic redistribution leverages surplus to serve broader community needs.
- Integrated Distribution for Convenience and Engagementmethodology: integrated_distributionBy co-locating bread and vegetable distribution, the organization streamlines access and increases member engagement, because integrated logistics reduce friction and reinforce consistent participation through bundled, reliable food access.
- Member-Labor Cooperative Modelmethodology: member-labor CSA modelBy requiring member participation in work shifts as a condition of membership, the organization sustains its operations through community ownership and shared labor, because volunteer involvement builds engagement, reduces operational costs, and strengthens collective responsibility.