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Advancing Greenwich's food system initiatives by leveraging 
inspiration, knowledge and networks
 

Bottleneck gourd and fluted squash grown by 
Pollinator Pathway in the Cos Cob Library parking lot
Photo credit: Myra Klockenbrink

 
~ Hello Greenwich Food Alliance ~ 
 
Following up with updates regarding our Nov meeting, events 
on the horizon and A Tale of Two Recap + Resource email.
 
 
Please note time change and location! 
 
Friday, November 17, 2023
 
Noon - 1:30pm
 
Cos Cob Library Meeting Room
5 Sinawoy Road
Cos Cob, 06807
 
 

 
 
Let's cross-pollinate!
 
 
Meghan Hadley, Food Security Director at the United Way of Coastal &
Western Connecticut and Coordinator of the Stamford Food Collaborative.
 
&
 
Myra Klockenbrink, Co-chair of Greenwich Pollinator Pathway &
Greenwich Sustainability Committee Land Water Sector.  
 
Our November meeting will be about cross-pollination, we'll build on the conversation that transpired at the A Tale of Two Towns event. 
 
Meghan will talk about her work as the Food Security Director at UWCW and coordinator of the Stamford Collaborative. We'll discuss their research and communications initiative recently spearheaded to better understand and meet the food security needs of the Stamford community. 
 
Myra will talk about the work the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway is doing to support pollinators, the basis of our food system. We'll learn about the role of ‘pocket gardens’ – a small but bold effort that centers nourishing food in our community.
 
 

Upcoming Events
 

Tuesday, October 24thWaste Injustice: Impacts & Solutions. Learn more here.
 
November 1, 2023 @ Noon – tour of nOURish Bridgeport's Hydroponic Farm + food pantry. Ben Branyan, TOG Administer, is a nOURish Board Member and set up a tour for us. Ben will join, and the hydroponic farm is in Stratford. All are welcome, please let me know if you are interested in joining us! Learn more about nOURish here. 
 
Tuesday, November 28thBuilding Ecological Climate Resilience Through Native Plant Landscaping. Learn more here.
 
Recap & Resource - Tale of Two Towns: Addressing Food Insecurity in Greenwich. Learn more here. 
 

Resources
 

 
September 2023 | Meeting notes - HERE
November 2023 | Agenda - HERE
Greenwich Food Alliance | Google Drive 
 

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Cos Cob Library Park 
Photo credit: Myra Klockenbrink

S h a r e d    V a l u e s
 

 
“Food is our most intimate and powerful connection to each other, our cultures and to the earth. To transform our food system is to heal our bodies, transform our economy & protect our environment.” 
 
HEAL Food Alliance
 

 
Greenwich Food Alliance is a program of The Foodshed Network.
 
 
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