Connecting local farms
to the people and places that need them most
The Northwest Connecticut Food Hub strengthens Connecticut's regional food system by connecting local farms with schools, healthcare providers, restaurants, food pantries, and community organizations.
Our Impact
The Northwest Connecticut Food Hub exists because no farmer should have to build a market alone—and no community should struggle to access the food that's grown right in its own backyard.
The Northwest Connecticut Food Hub connects local farms with the people and places that need them most.
Working with a network of farmers across the region, the Food Hub aggregates, markets, stores, and distributes Connecticut-grown food to schools, hospitals, restaurants, food pantries, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
By creating reliable markets for farmers and improving access to fresh, locally grown food, the Food Hub helps build stronger farms, healthier communities, and a more resilient regional food system.
Our Programs
01
FARM TO SCHOOL
The Farm to School program endeavors to bring the farm to K-12 students. Since its inception in 2019, we have served students with Connecticut-grown produce. Working closely with school nutrition directors and our partner farms, we are able to make local food the easy choice for schools. For more information click here.
IN 2023
- 6 School Districts
- 45 Schools
- $60,000 in Sales
02
PRODUCE RX
The Produce Rx program provides health clinic patients at Charlotte Hungerford HHC with a 16-week supply of fresh produce and complementary education. Generously funded by Northwest CT Community Foundation and run in partnership with Hartford Healthcare dietitians, the program is free to participants.
EACH YEAR
- 75-150 Households
- 10-12 Items per Week
- Free Cookbooks
- Cooking Demonstrations
03
SENIOR NUTRITION
The Senior Nutrition program supplies fresh, locally grown produce to Meals On Wheels, a community-based program dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. We work closely with the chefs that prepare and deliver the meals and help them plan healthy, delicious menus featuring food from our partner farms
SINCE 2018
- 25 Varieties of Produce
- $35,000 in Sales
- Sourced from 30 Local Farms
04
FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry program works with local and regional food pantries to offer fresh, locally-grown produce year-round throughout Litchfield County, thanks to grant funding. This food is available to the pantries at a reduced cost, making fresh, local foods more accessible.
IN 2024 & 2025
- 16 Food Pantries
- $450,000 Grant Dollars
Are you
a wholesale
food buyer?
Fresh produce from local farms delivered to your business on an ongoing basis. Get the freshest possible product while supporting local farmers.
Perfect For:
Restaurants & Schools
Stores & Wholesalers
Are you
a farmer?
Partner with us and our network of restaurants, schools, grocery stores and institutions. Ensure our communities have access to fresh and healthy produce.
Enjoy the Benefits of:
New Customer Base
Recurring Orders
Are you a supporter?
The Food Hub's work wouldn't be possible without the financial and volunteer support it receives. Would you like to support the ongoing success of the Hub?
We are looking for:
Donations
