COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC
Programs
Food Distribution to Vulnerable Populations
WHOLESALE, WHICH PURCHASES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS FROM NORTHEAST REGIONAL FARMS AND DISTRIBUTES TO FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, DAYCARES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS. UNDER THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MODEL, FARMERS GET A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES GAIN RELIABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS. MORE THAN 60% OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED GOES TO NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK POPULATIONS, THE EQUIVALENT OF 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN 2021.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.9MFood Access and Agriculture Program
FOOD ACCESS & AGRICULTURE, WHICH OPERATES 80 RETAIL FOOD ACCESS LOCATIONS INCLUDING GREENMARKETS, FARMSTANDS, AND FRESH FOOD BOX SITES. THESE LOCATIONS PROVIDE MORE THAN 200 SMALL, REGIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS TO NEW YORKERS. THE FARMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO EXPERIENCED AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM VIABILITY. ANNUALLY, A CLASS OF YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGES IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY RECEIVING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AT FARMSTANDS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.8MZero Waste Initiatives
ZERO WASTE, WHICH OPERATES MORE THAN 50 FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF SITES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, COORDINATES TEXTILE COLLECTIONS, ORGANIZES STOP 'N' SWAP COMMUNITY REUSE EVENTS AND PROVIDES OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO ALL NEW YORKERS TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY'S ZERO WASTE PROGRAMS AND HELP CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES. ZERO WASTE DROP-OFF SITES COLLECTED 2.3 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD SCRAPS IN 2021.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.3M
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