Pottstown Area Food Collaborative

Pottstown Area Food Collaborative We believe that a thriving and equitable food system is foundational to community health and well-being.

A group of highly engaged, cross-sector entities with a shared vision for a localized food system that increases access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate, sustainably produced food. A thriving and equitable food system must:

• Be community-centered (built by the community for the benefit of the community)

• Embrace diverse cultures and perspectives

• Foster a sense of belonging an

d celebration

• Provide sufficient food for all people while minimizing waste

• Create local job opportunities in cultivation, production, and distribution

• Be inclusive, dignified, and recognize nutritious food as a basic human right

• Value the people and places where food is grown and made

• Be sustainable in that it protects and advances the health of the local natural environment and area residents

My Mobile Market is back! Fresh locally grown produce at a stop near you, including:🥬greens (lettuce, kale, collards, ...
06/02/2026

My Mobile Market is back! Fresh locally grown produce at a stop near you, including:

🥬greens (lettuce, kale, collards, bok choy)
🍓strawberries
Plus garlic scapes and asparagus!

Sign up for their season pass to earn rewards: https://www.thebestroute.org/mobile-market

PAFC's mission is to promote a more sustainable food system in the Pottstown area that increases access to and consumpti...
05/28/2026

PAFC's mission is to promote a more sustainable food system in the Pottstown area that increases access to and consumption of healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate, locally produced food.

One of the principles that guides our member organizations' work together is to provide sufficient food for all people.

As a community of individuals and organizations, we can work towards ending hunger.

Pottstown FARM's next Market Day is this Saturday, May 30, 9 to 12 pm at the Smith Family Plaza. Stop by to support loc...
05/27/2026

Pottstown FARM's next Market Day is this Saturday, May 30, 9 to 12 pm at the Smith Family Plaza. Stop by to support local vendors.

Interested in knowing more about the benefits of community gardens? Learn more from PAFC member Mosaic Community Land T...
05/26/2026

Interested in knowing more about the benefits of community gardens? Learn more from PAFC member Mosaic Community Land Trust in the article below.

Older adults can benefit from Mosaic Community Land Trust’s gardening program in many ways.

Thanks Pottstown Regional Community Foundation for all you do to help our member organizations expand access to healthy ...
05/21/2026

Thanks Pottstown Regional Community Foundation for all you do to help our member organizations expand access to healthy and nutritious food, and build community, in Pottstown!

More Than a Garden: Growing a Stronger Community

Gardens do more than beautify a space. They bring people together, support local ecosystems, and expand access to fresh, healthy food. Across the Pottstown region, shared growing spaces are helping neighbors connect, learn, and thrive. PRCF is proud to support initiatives that strengthen both people and place through sustainable gardening.
https://www.pottstownfoundation.org/blog/what-we-do/health-intervention/more-than-a-garden-growing-a-stronger-community/

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation enhances our neighborhoods, encouraging a healthier lifestyle and meaningful engagement to improve the region. Visit us: pottstownfoundation.org

Grow For It Trellis For Tomorrow Mosaic Community Land Trust Hearts Of Humanity Community Development Corporation Grateful Harvest Community Garden

Volunteers (age 12 and older) needed!We love it when PAFC member organizations work together to increase access to fresh...
05/19/2026

Volunteers (age 12 and older) needed!

We love it when PAFC member organizations work together to increase access to fresh, locally grown and healthy food in Pottstown! Trellis For Tomorrow , YWCA Tri-County Area , Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities and Hearts of Humanity are working together to install garden beds at the YWCA and the Cluster for growing food and providing hands-on learning opportunities.

📅 When: Thursday, May 21
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Early Education Center, King Street

The work to be done includes: building raised beds, laying w**d mats, filling the garden beds and planting summer seedlings. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn.

👉Ready to dig in? Sign up today: https://zurl.co/VBvHj

Opening Day for Pottstown FARM is this Saturday, May 16, 9-12! Smith Family Plaza. Below are all the dates the farmer'...
05/14/2026

Opening Day for Pottstown FARM is this Saturday, May 16, 9-12! Smith Family Plaza. Below are all the dates the farmer's market will be open during 2026!

If you are you looking for a plant or tree that's not typically sold at area garden centers, check out Althouse Arboretu...
05/12/2026

If you are you looking for a plant or tree that's not typically sold at area garden centers, check out Althouse Arboretum's Funky Plant Sale this Saturday, May 16, 9 am to 1 pm.

YWCA Tri-County Area's Dignity Market is open tomorrow 10-5. Choose what you need. Fresh produce is available, with th...
05/06/2026

YWCA Tri-County Area's Dignity Market is open tomorrow 10-5. Choose what you need. Fresh produce is available, with the selection changing weekly.

Applications due May 8 for this summer youth program at Trellis For Tomorrow!
05/04/2026

Applications due May 8 for this summer youth program at Trellis For Tomorrow!

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