Welcome to Hartford Food System:
Building a Just & Healthy Food System
Since 1978, Hartford Food System has been committed to creating a fair and healthy food environment for Hartford's residents. Our focus is on long-term, sustainable solutions to food system challenges, emphasizing access to nutritious food, advocating for a sustainable food economy, and supporting responsible food policies. We integrate food sovereignty, food justice, and an equitable food economy, aiming to transform our urban community's relationship with food. Join us in nurturing a community where everyone has access to healthy food. Welcome!
Mission & Vision
At Hartford Food System, we are dedicated to fighting hunger and improving the nutritional health of our community. Our focus is on building a resilient, sustainable, and culturally responsive food system that promotes justice and meets the needs of all residents. Our ultimate objective is to foster a healthy, equitable, and nourished community. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for Hartford.
Deep Engagement
Identifying & Solving Community Food Problems Together.
Embracing Change
Adapting, Innovating: Creating a Just Food System.
Enhancing Food Access
Improving Availability, Affordability, and Quality.
Recognized for Excellence
Developing Talent and Empowering Food Security.
Collaborative Partnerships
Achieving Solutions Together and Transforming Food Systems.
Harvest Season Returns
Hartford Harvest Farm Share is Back!
Experience the Taste of Locally Grown, Fresh Harvest Produce!
18 weeks
$540
9 weeks
$270
3 weeks
$90
Order a large weekly bag of fresh, healthy local fruits and vegetables – all grown on 10 Hartford-area farms.
Connecting Hartford farmers to Hartford homes. Proceeds support local farmers and food access initiatives.
Pick up your hearty bag every Thursday at:
Hartford Food System, Inc.
190 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Driving Change
Hartford Food System's Policy Advocacy
Hartford Food System plays a pivotal role in the City of Hartford Advisory Commission on Food Policy, a longstanding institution established in 1991 to address hunger-related issues. With a commitment to integrating various City agencies, the commission works tirelessly to enhance access to safe and nutritious food at affordable prices for all residents of Hartford, with a special focus on those facing economic challenges.
Come See Us!
North End Farmers market
Since 1979, Hartford Food System has been managing farmers markets throughout Hartford, including the North End Farmers Market launched in 2008 in partnership with the City of Hartford. The market provides fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables from area farms and is a grassroots victory for North End residents who long desired a farmers market in their community.
Latest News
Thank You for Supporting Our Community Breakfast—Donate by Year-End!
We appreciate those who attended and donated at our Community Breakfast! It’s not too late to help us. Please consider a monetary gift by the end of 2024 to support our programs! Thank you for considering Hartford Food System. Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!
Read moreWatch & Cook: Recipes & Inspiration
Watch Executive Director Billie C. Scruse, MPA, share the inspiring story of Hartford Food System and delicious recipes. In this insightful video, Billie C. Scruse, MPA, Executive Director of the Hartford Food System, shares the organization’s mission to address food insecurity and promote sustainable food practices in the Hartford community. You’ll learn about the organization’s […]
Read moreScan the Bookmark, Taste the Difference
Want to learn more about the Hartford Food System and discover delicious recipes? Simply scan the QR code on our new bookmark or click to watch a video featuring Executive Director Billie C. Scruse, MPA. The Hartford Food System has been a driving force in addressing food insecurity and promoting healthy eating in the Hartford […]
Read moreHave Questions?
Where Are You located?
190 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06114
What Services Do You Provide?
How Do I Order From Hartford Harvest Farm Share
Please contact Lori Thompson, Food Initiatives Coordinator, at lthompson@hartfordfood.org
Make a Lasting Impact
Join us today in making a difference!
At Hartford Food System, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to make a lasting impact on Hartford's food challenges. As a nonprofit organization, we allocate over 80 percent of every dollar we receive towards our programs and advocacy efforts, directly benefitting our community.