Coastal Foodshed makes it easier for growers to sell, and consumers to buy, healthy, affordable, local foods.
Coastal Foodshed was created in 2017 and officially became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the following year. It is our goal to strengthen the local food economy by creating the supply chain infrastructure that supports small farm operations and growth and makes it easier for customers to purchase local food.
We also focus on creating equitable access to local food among those households living in communities without enough places to buy fresh, healthy food, (food deserts) or relying on SNAP benefits to purchase the majority of their groceries. This work is made possible thanks to donations from community members, our state and local governments, private foundations, and sponsors.
Coastal Foodshed since 2017
Since opening in 2017, we have indirectly and directly sold and distributed over $4 million worth of local food to residents across the Southcoast, just over $1 million of which was purchased with SNAP and other public benefits, and just over $1 million of which was distributed to local food pantries free of charge.
Creating a stronger and more resilient local food system by
Supporting local farmers’ and food makers’ business development.
Coastal Foodshed is a non-profit local food hub, focused on increasing the amount of local foods sourced, purchased, transported, aggregated, and then sold and distributed through retail and wholesale market channels across Bristol and Plymouth counties in Massachusetts.
Providing fresh-food access for local communities.
We bring local food directly into neighborhoods where residents have little to no access to local food, and can use their SNAP benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown produce and other products.
OUR FUNDERS & SPONSORS
