Fridgeport

10/01/2026

Thank you to DEEP and everyone thats helped the movement grow!

Meet one of Connecticut’s Food Heroes in the Neighborhood: Reggy Saint Fortcolin of Liberated Land Cooperative / Fridgeport

Reggy has helped build community around a simple idea: good food should feed people, not go to waste. Through Land Cooperative and Fridgeport, he has helped create opportunities for neighbors to share food, recover surplus food, and strengthen local food access.

For Food Waste Prevention Week, DEEP is recognizing people across Connecticut who are finding practical, community-driven ways to value food and prevent waste.

Thank you, Reggy, for helping connect food recovery with community.

09/29/2026

08/15/2026

Privileged to be a part of the 4th Annual Love Link Mutual Aid day. We were able to help get a bunch of food and drinks out to the community - on top of the clothes, connections and community connected today.

Thank you to Fairfield County’s Comm Fdn for helping make this happen, we would not be able to serve our underserved and undocumented comrades without your help!

07/01/2026

Yesterday we asked for a little help.

One of our community fridges had broken down, and we weren't sure how we were going to cover the repairs.

Less than 24 hours later, because of your generosity, we went from worrying about how we'd fix it to seeing an incredible outpouring of support.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our post, or reached out to help. Every contribution reminds us that this community shows up for one another when it matters most.

We're grateful for each of you. 🙏

03/20/2026

Thank you to Jocelyn for coordinating our third ServSafe cohort, we always appreciate the chance to work with you and build with our friends in Hartford.

ServSafe not only makes sure that we know we're serving each other in safe ways but also gives people certification needed to run kitchens, food businesses and keep money and opportunities in their communities.

Special thanks to for making it possible to grow the ecosystem 🙏🏾

03/03/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate the completion of our second ServSafe cohort, with 12 new certifications awarded!

ServSafe provides valuable food safety credentials that open doors for participants in the food industry, and thanks to the support from , we’re able to offer these certifications at no cost. This program specifically supports Black, Brown, and Indigenous food business owners, helping to remove barriers and create pathways for success in the industry.

Thank you to all that continue to support!

02/02/2026

Today we wrapped our first ServSafe cohort. Grateful to everyone who showed up and put the work in. Huge thanks to Bjorn for leading a class that was engaging and genuinely enjoyable.

This cohort was offered at no cost to support and uplift BIPOC community members who are building food based businesses and programs. As a collaborative, we see education that builds skills and strengthens capacity as core to the work, and this was an important step forward.

Thank you to for helping make this possible. More opportunities coming soon.

01/03/2026

UPDATE: The response was fast and we hear the need. We filled up and more in under 3 hours, but we will be working to create more of these opportunities.

Join us Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st for a FREE ServSafe Certification Class. This two-day training is open to food service workers, caterers, food entrepreneurs, and anyone who handles food. The course covers core food safety practices and prepares participants to take the ServSafe exam.

Classes run Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM, with a two-hour testing window included.

This offering is intentionally centered on supporting BIPOC participants. Space is limited to 10 seats, so early registration is encouraged.