Congregation Mount Sinai (250 Cadman Plaza West)in cooperation with Assemblywoman Joan Millman and Councilman Steve Levin have organized a special drive for shelters and distribution centersto help the people in devastated areas –Far Rockaway, Breezy Point, South Brooklyn, Staten Island, and other places of need. Please bring the following items for victims of Hurricane Sandy on … Continue reading Donations accepted at Congregation Mt Sinai TODAY
Reminder about Care to Share Tomorrow! (Wednesday, 10/17)
Hello everyone, Just a reminder to donate your fresh fruit and vegetables tomorrow (Wednesday, 10/17) at Brooklyn Bridge CSA distribution at 250 Cadman Plaza West between 5-8pm. Please come and donate produce that you've bought or harvested from your garden, or parts of your CSA share to our emergency food provider, First Presbyterian Church. More … Continue reading Reminder about Care to Share Tomorrow! (Wednesday, 10/17)
Volunteer at Georgia’s Place this Saturday!
Our sister CSA, Crown Heights Farm Share, has distribution at Georgia's Place, an awesome women's shelter in Crown Heights that has a great rooftop garden! Georgia's Place is hosting a volunteer day this Saturday -- please come up on the roof and help us clean out beds and do our fall planting to end … Continue reading Volunteer at Georgia’s Place this Saturday!
Show off your cooking skills in the Great CSA Smackdown!
Have you always wanted to be on Top Chef? Well, here's your chance to display your best cooking skills! Just Food is sponsoring the Great CSA Smackdown. The Great CSA Smackdown is a timed cooking event that ultimately will crown one lucky team the Smackdown Champions. Each CSA will have a 1st round competition and … Continue reading Show off your cooking skills in the Great CSA Smackdown!
NYTimes.com Article “Dirtying Up Our Diets”
Dirtying Up Our DietsBy JEFF D. LEACH, Published: June 20, 2012OVER 7,000 strong and growing, community farmers’ markets are being heralded as a panacea for what ails our sick nation. The smell of fresh, earthy goodness is the reason environmentalists approve of them, locavores can’t live without them, and the first lady has hitched her … Continue reading NYTimes.com Article “Dirtying Up Our Diets”
Thanks for a great launch event and farm visit!
To everyone who came out to the farm, we hope you had a lovely day on the farm with Fred. We'll be sure to do another one in the Fall so stay tuned!Our launch event was also a great success. Thank you to everyone who came out! If you missed it, here are some important … Continue reading Thanks for a great launch event and farm visit!
CSA Launch and Orientation tonight!
Dear CSA Members, We hope you enjoyed the lovely weather this weekend. Just a quick reminder that tonight (Monday evening) is our 2012 Season Launch--we encourage all members to come, whether you're new or existing! 2012 Brooklyn Bridge CSA Season Launch Monday, May 21st, 7pm, Congregation Mt Sinai We're excited to meet you at the … Continue reading CSA Launch and Orientation tonight!
Meet the Farmer Event!
Join us as we team up with Dumbo CSA to bring Farmer Fred and Karen from Sang Lee Farms to Brooklyn! Past, new and prospective members are welcome. Fred and Karen will share info about the farm and how your veggies are grown. You will also be able to have your questions answered. Date: Tues, … Continue reading Meet the Farmer Event!
