who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 10
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Builds organizational capacity through volunteer engagement GARDENSHARE INCcapacity buildingOperates ongoing volunteer committees in outreach, education, development, and finance to support core organizational functions and sustain program delivery.
- Maintains and provides access to local food resource guides GARDENSHARE INCdirect serviceOperates and maintains a comprehensive, searchable online guide listing food pantries, community meals, backpack programs, and local food sources such as roadside stands, stores, and restaurants in St. Lawrence County to improve food access.
- Operates and manages farmers markets GARDENSHARE INCdirect serviceManages farmers markets in Canton, Potsdam, and Gouverneur as market manager, facilitating access to local food and supporting local farmers through programs like SNAP/EBT acceptance and Bonus Bucks.
- Organizes community fundraising and awareness events GARDENSHARE INCdirect servicePlans and hosts recurring community events including the annual Fight Hunger Fair, Dinner Series, Holiday Auction, and family-friendly events at Applewood Orchards to raise funds and awareness for food security initiatives.
- Provides food justice education and community outreach GARDENSHARE INCdirect serviceConducts community education about hunger and local food systems through public events, festivals, newsletters, and educational materials, including a Farmers Market Customer Guide and food justice advocacy.
- Supports equitable food access through policy and program initiatives GARDENSHARE INCdirect serviceImplements programs such as Bonus Bucks and SNAP/EBT at farmers markets to increase access to affordable local food, while working to remove systemic barriers and support equitable food distribution in St. Lawrence County.
- Development and dissemination of implementation guides GLYNWOOD CENTER INCcapacity buildingPublishes practical toolkits and guides to support food system transformation, including an implementation guide for food sovereignty funds and a five-step guide for developing regenerative farm resilience plans.
- Farm-to-community programming and public engagement GLYNWOOD CENTER INCdirect serviceHosts farm dinners featuring produce from Glynwood Farm and the Hudson Valley, offers overnight stays as part of these events, and provides facility use and staffing support for two annual no-cost retreats for nonprofits focused on food and farming equity.
- Farmer training and professional capacity building GLYNWOOD CENTER INCcapacity buildingTrains new farmers and provides educational opportunities in regenerative agriculture and regional food systems. Builds professional communities to strengthen market viability for Hudson Valley farmers and advance social justice and biocultural diversity in the food system.
- Funding support for small-scale farmers and food access initiatives GLYNWOOD CENTER INCgrantmakingFunds external organizations and small-scale farmers to support food access and regional food system promotion, including awarding $792,361 in grants during tax year 2024 and $231,178 in 2022. Also distributed $1,078,953 in emergency financial assistance directly to 44 farms in the Hudson Valley.
- Fundraising through annual benefit auction GLYNWOOD CENTER INCdirect serviceHosts an annual benefit auction that raises critical funds to support its work in regional food and farming.
- Language justice and accessibility in programming GLYNWOOD CENTER INCdirect serviceReduces barriers to participation by providing interpretation services, multilingual written materials, and hosting events centered on non-English languages. Also offers childcare, travel reimbursement, and flexible stipends to cover personal costs such as missed wages.
- On-site food production and distribution GLYNWOOD CENTER INCdirect serviceOperates an organic vegetable CSA program and engages in pasture-based livestock production at Glynwood Farm, distributing food grown on-site or sourced through partnerships to increase community access to regional food.
- Organizational equity and inclusion initiatives GLYNWOOD CENTER INCcapacity buildingAdvances equity within organizational practices through an internal staff IDEA working group (established 2019), a board-level DEI committee (established 2021), and regular equity, access, diversity, and inclusion training for staff and board members with a focus on the food system.
- Regional food system development and demonstration GLYNWOOD CENTER INCdirect serviceImplements interconnected strategies to strengthen the regional food system in the Hudson Valley through on-the-ground farming operations, conservation of a 250-acre campus, and serving as a national model for equitable, regionally-based food system revitalization. Demonstrates regenerative agricultural practices that build healthy soils and mitigate climate impacts.
- Research and publication of food system reports GLYNWOOD CENTER INCresearchConducts and publishes research on regional food systems, including the Hudson Valley Farm Relief Report, annual impact reports (2022–2025), a survey of Hudson Valley livestock producers, nutritional analysis of regional flour, and evaluation of the GrowNYC Grainstand initiative.
- Ensuring access to fresh food NEWBURGH URBAN FARM AND FOOD INCdirect serviceWorks to ensure fresh food is accessible to all individuals in the community.
- Advocates for mental health and housing policy change COMMUNITY ACCESS INCadvocacySupports individuals in advocating for policy changes at city and state levels, including leading the NY NY I campaign to secure long-term supportive housing commitments. Published position papers critiquing Assisted Outpatient Treatment and advocating for alternative mental health investments.