♻️ KITCHEN CONTAINER GIVEAWAY! ♻️ Looking for an easy way to collect your food scraps at home? Our friends at Big Reuse (@bigreuse) are giving away free kitchen compost containers. Visit any of the food scrap drop-off sites listed below to snag yours! -Saturday, April 5 – McCarren Greenmarket (8 AM-1:30 PM) -Saturday, April 12 – Fort Greene Greenmarket (8 AM-1:30 PM) -Sunday, April 20 – Forest Hills Greenmarket (8 AM-2 PM) Supplies are limited, so come early! (fb)

🚨 The current administration’s proposed cuts to state and federal grants threaten the very foundation of the work we do at GrowNYC, focusing on environmental sustainability and equity-driven initiatives. Deep cuts to vital programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) are putting food access and farming at risk. The cuts threaten the future of all GrowNYC Farmstands and nearly one-third of our Greenmarkets. Our markets and nutrition incentive programs are lifelines to not just the NYC families using them, but the farmers they are purchasing from. If these programs are gutted, millions will lose access to local food, and local farmers will lose critical income, placing the entire regional food system at risk. This isn’t just a funding issue—it’s about the long-term survival of our food system, local farmers, and the well-being of our communities. We need your support now more than ever. Here’s how you can help: 📢 Spread the word: Share this message with your friends and networks. 📲 Call your elected officials: Your voice matters! 💚 Take care of yourself: We’re in this together, supporting each other through these challenges. 🤝 Donate today: We urge you to donate to GrowNYC. Your generosity will help us bridge this funding gap and continue supporting farmers, food-insecure communities, and all the services we provide. Visit https://www.grownyc.org/support-us to support GrowNYC. (fb)