Poughkeepsie Farm Project Doubles Its Goal During Hudson Valley Gives, Feeding 24 Families This CSA Season

What began as an ambitious campaign to feed 10 families through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) sponsored share program ended with 24 families in need receiving fresh produce from June through November. The Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) announced the milestone following its participation in Hudson Valley Gives, a regional 24-hour day of giving.

By Wednesday afternoon, the farm’s campaign had already surpassed $4,000, a remarkable pace that rallied even more supporters. Within 24 hours, the community had raised over $9,000 which was enough to feed 14 families. The surge was capped by a generous anonymous donor who contacted the organization to bridge the remaining gap, covering the cost of every share for every family on the waitlist.

“I cried, Maddie (the CSA manager) cried… I suspect most of the team cried. I officially joined the team in March and I am constantly blown away by the kindness and generous spirit of our community.” - Gina McCann, Co-Executive Director of Development & Communications, Poughkeepsie Farm Project

The Poughkeepsie Farm Project is a 12-acre nonprofit farm founded in 1999 whose mission centers on growing fresh, healthy food and making it accessible to all members of the community. Its food share program enables low-income families to receive a full CSA subscription including weekly markets and pick-your-own seasonal vegetables and herbs at discounted or no cost, funded through grants and community donations. In 2025, the farm grew over 150,000 lbs of fresh food and donated over 44,000 lbs directly to the community or with its 14 distribution partners in the Hudson Valley like Dutchess Outreach and Fareground.

Hudson Valley Gives, organized annually by The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley, is a regional day of giving designed to inspire philanthropic support for local nonprofits. This year’s campaign demonstrated the deep commitment Hudson Valley residents have to food justice and community well-being.

To learn more about Poughkeepsie Farm Project, visit farmproject.org.