Community Stories
Firehouse Farm Stand, Part 2: Return of the Tomatoes!
Posted OnNovember 4, 2024 byIan MoranA few weeks ago The Food Trust and Hayday Farms had the pleasure of bringing a pop-up farm stand back to the wonderful folks at the Firehouse Active Adult Senior Center, and this time around the turnout was even bigger! Sixty-seven individuals brought home over $900 worth of fresh produce, almost twice as much as…Read More…
“What a Gorgeous Tomato!”: The Food Trust and Hayday Farms Are Taking Farm Fresh Produce Directly to Local Seniors
Posted OnOctober 4, 2024 byIan MoranThis summer, The Food Trust and Hayday Farms co-hosted a pop-up farm stand at the Firehouse Active Adult Senior Center, an old fire station repurposed as a senior center in West Philly. We had the opportunity to serve 45 seniors who were able to purchase almost $500 dollars in fresh produce, mostly using their vouchers…Read More…