Working together toward a just and sustainable food system
PFP strengthens food justice in the Poughkeepsie and greater Hudson valley area by providing access to nutritious, affordable, locally-grown food; hands-on education; and inclusive community spaces that empower people to nuture themselves, each other, and the land.
in 2025, we grew 161,000 lbs of fresh food and donated over 44,000 lbs into the community directly and through distribution partners.
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Educators
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Donors
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“All week I look forward to distribution day, when I get to choose from a beautiful array of vegetables, visit with my farm community and smell the earth as I pick berries, cherry tomatoes, and colorful flowers.
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What We Do
Grow
We provide weekly shares of fresh produce, herbs, and flowers over 475 families. Join in the bounty - become a shareholder today!
Learn
Our educational programs offer farming, gardening, cooking experiences to youth, educators, and community members.
Share
We donate thousands of pounds of food to shelters and emergency food providers and offer sponsored CSA shares to our neighbors.
“Currently, I work as a preschool teacher in Madison, Wisconsin. My experiences at the PFP really helped to prepare me for the lesson planning, effective communication, and basic teaching skills that I utilize in my current job. I’m really grateful for my experience with the PFP and encourage others to seek out the many awesome opportunities they have there! ”
Farm to fork and beyond
Food grown by the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, an agricultural cooperative launched in 1999, has long been a part of the menu at the All Campus Dining Center and at the Retreat. But the Vassar-funded hoop houses will greatly enhance the amount of fresh vegetables available to the college’s new dining service vendor, Bon Appetit Management Company, when the company commences operations in June...
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