Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in Connecticut

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COORDINATE THE TRANSFER OF EXCESS DONATED FOOD FROM FOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO SERVE THE FOOD-INSECURE.

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THE MISSION OF THE FOOD PANTRY IS TO HELP ANY RESIDENT WHO NEEDS FOOD ASSISTANCE AND TO DO SO WITHOUT JUDGEMENT FAITH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BY AGE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS BELIEF OR GENDER.

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TO PROVIDE MEALS TO THE ELDERLY, SICK & DISABLED IN THE TOWN OF GREENWICH, CT

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PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF CONNECTICUT'S RETAIL GROCERY COMMUNITY AND ITS SUPPLIER NETWORK.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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GAYLORD FARM ASSOCIATION INC., IS A SUPPORTING PARENT ORGANIZATION FOR GAYLORD HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATES. GAYLORD FARMS REHABILITATION CENTER INC., THE GAYLORD FOUNDATION INC., GAYLORD RISK SOLUTIONS, LTD AND FARM PROPERTIES INC..

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THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS IN TIME OF NEED, TO CREATE CLOSE BONDS AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL POLICE SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES FOR HIGHER STANDARDS OF WORK PERFORMANCE, ENHANCES THE PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES OF THE MEMBERS AND IMPROVES WORKING CONDITIONS.

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GROW, COOK, SHARE: RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL AND INSTITUTIONAL INJUSTICES IN THE AMERICAN FOOD SYSTEM CLICK AIMS TO GROW A LOCALLY-BASED, JUST, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD ECONOMY. CLICK'S SHARED-USE COMMERCIAL KITCHENS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND CULINARY ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES, TO INCUBATE FOOD-BASED BUSINESSES, WHILE IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BY TEACHING GARDENING, CULINARY ARTS, NUTRITION, AND OTHER FOOD- RELATED CLASSES, ALL INFORMED BY A SOCIAL JUSTICE PERSPECTIVE. IN ADDITION, CLICK IS AN EMERGING FOOD HUB IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT EXPANDING OUR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PRODUCERS BY CREATING A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MARKETS FOR LOCAL PRODUCERS.

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CRA IS A STATEWIDE TRADE ORGANIZATION FOR RESTAURANTS AND RESTAURANT AFFILIATES. WE ADVOCATE FOR MEMBERS AT THE STATE GOVERNMENT LEVEL AND PROVIDE DISCOUNTED SERVICES FOR MEMBERS.

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TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE HOMEBOUND, NEEDY RESIDENTS OF WILTON, CT ON A TEMPORARY OR LONG TERM BASIS.

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WE ORGANIZE AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR WHICH OVER 30,000 PEOPLE ATTEND. THIS RAISES FUNDS WHICH WE DONATE TO OUR AFFILIATE, LIONS INTERNATIONAL WOLCOTT. IN ADDITION TO FUNDRAISING, THE FAIR IS ALSO EDUCATIONAL, AND BUILDS COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN GROWING AN EQUITABLE, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURES.

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THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN ROCKVILLE, CONNECTICUT, A FORMER TEXTILE MILL CITY ABOUT 15 MILES NORTHEAST OF HARTFORD. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER TO THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. THEY ALSO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL TEEN PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK LOCAL TEENAGERS.

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PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO PERSONS IN NEED IN THE NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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TO INSPIRE WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

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FIGHT HUNGER & IMPROVE NUTRITION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED VIA SUSTAINABLE, NON-EMERGENCY STRATEGIES.PROGRAMS ARE IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS & AFFORDABLE FOOD, HELP CONSUMERS MAKE INFORMED FOOD CHOICES & ADVANCE RESPONSIBLE FOOD POLICIES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVT.

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OPERATE A NON-SECTARIAN FOOD PANTRY FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE IMMEDIATE DANBURY AREA. FOOD IS GIVEN OUT TO THESE FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE.

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THE FOOD SHELF COLLECTS, PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO THOUSANDS OF NEEDY FAMILIES.