Press
An urban farm in Chester embarks on its second year of feeding public housing residents
“With the support of donors, the farm pivoted to giving away free boxes of food last spring, averaging about 100 boxes of free food every two weeks. Last Thursday, the farm resumed their bi-weekly distribution, which is expected to continue through October 2021.”
Scanlon Pays visit to Bennett Community
“Bennett Community Farm staffers showcased their farmstand’s performance in the COVID-19 economic downturn Thursday afternoon during a return visit by U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-5 of Swarthmore.”
Chester Farm Feeds the Body and Soul of a Community
“Tucked below Interstate 95 at the top of a cul-de-sac, the 2-acre farm teems with life: organic produce, wildflowers, and a host of winged insects that flutter between the two.”
Ruth Bennett Community Farm to Distribute Free Boxes of Food and Fresh Produce Thursday April 23
“The Chester Housing Authority’s (CHA) Ruth Bennett Community Farm will distribute more than 100 free boxes of food and fresh produce to residents on Thursday, April 23 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, at the Ruth Bennett Community Farm, 1318 Carla’s Ln, Chester, PA 19013.”