When and where does it all go down?
We distribute out of a community garden on the Lower East Side.
During the summer season the distributions take place weekly, 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursdays. During the winter season the distributions takes place monthly, 12-1 pm on Saturdays.
Is there a work shift requirement?
During the summer season, yes.
Two work shifts (totaling 3 hours) are required per membership (not per person). A single person with just one share owes two shifts, just like a family of four with multiple shares also owes two shifts. Duties include things like unloading bins from the delivery truck, manning the distribution stations, sweeping the patio, wiping down empty bins, carting leftovers to the food kitchen, etc.
Work shifts are mandatory, and members who fail to fulfill their obligations by the final distribution of summer will not be invited to re-join the CSA for following seasons.
Do you sell half shares?
Nope.
It’s up to you to find a friend or neighbor to go in on your veggies with you, if you think they’ll be too much for you alone (which they almost certainly will be). You can post to our facebook forum to try to find someone to pair up with. More info on veggie share contents & size here.
What do you offer besides vegetables?
Lots! We sell veggie shares, fruit shares, egg shares, milk shares and flower shares.
Plus, there are many items that can be purchased a la carte (order as much or as little as you want, whenever you feel like it, and pay as you go)–including all kinds of cheeses, frozen meats, granola, jam, breads, yogurt, grains, and a lot more. Info here.
If I can’t make it to a distribution, do I need to let you know?
No need to email us.
If you have a friend pick up your share on your behalf, that person just has to provide your full name at sign-in and s/he’s good to go. If nobody comes for your share, your food gets donated to the Bowery Mission‘s soup kitchen around the corner.
Do you take kitchen scraps for compost?
Yes we do!
More info here.
