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Foodshed Alliance’s 2026 GalaWednesday, October 21, 2026 at Perona FarmsTickets On Sale Now! |
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| << Test First Name >>, You’re Invited!
Get ready for Foodshed Alliance’s 2026 Gala! Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and purpose behind our regional food system.
Every day, we work alongside farmers, volunteers, chefs, partners, and community members to strengthen local agriculture, improve access to fresh food, and care for the land we all share.
Our annual Gala is a celebration of that work and of the community making it possible.
Whether you've volunteered in a field, shopped at a local market, supported our mission, or simply believe everyone deserves access to healthy food, this evening is a celebration of you.
All proceeds support Foodshed Alliance's mission to strengthen sustainable agriculture, expand access to fresh, healthy food, and protect the lands and waters that nourish our communities. |
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| | Support the work of Foodshed Alliance while enjoying an unforgettable night featuring local chefs, incredible food, community, and the people helping build a stronger regional food system. |
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| What to Expect:Local chef & beverage artisan showcase Cock-tail style tastings of the local harvest Live music Inspiring stories Community gathering of a shared purpose
*Regional chef showcase announcements coming soon! 👀 |
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| New Culinary Experience at the Gala!
Get early access to the celebration and an exclusive culinary experience. Featuring Chef Luis of Munay, based out of Jersey City. whose cuisine celebrates authentic Peruvian flavors inspired by traditional recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
This intimate pre-gala event offers guests early access to a unique tasting experience before the celebration begins. This VIP ticket also includes admission to the Local Harvest Gala at 6pm, where you'll continue the evening with exceptional food, community, and celebration. |
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| | *VIP tickets are sold separately from General Admission and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities are extremely limited, and once they're gone, they're gone. |
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| | | After eight years of dedicated leadership, our longtime LocalShare Program Lead, Shannon Black, is moving on to a new chapter. While we'll miss Shannon, we're deeply grateful for the care, compassion, and countless relationships she cultivated with farmers, volunteers, food pantries, and community partners across our region.
Now, we're looking for the next person to help carry this work forward 💚 |
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If you or someone you know is passionate about local agriculture, food access, and building stronger communities, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our open career opportunities and help us continue growing a healthier, more connected local food system.
Questions? Contact Food Access Director Christine Parauda at christine@foodshedalliance.org. |
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| | Connect With Your Local Foodshed |
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| Thriving foodsheds don’t happen alone. They grow with the support of neighbors, community partners, dedicated farmers, and all of us who believe in a stronger local food system.
Join us in the many ways we grow together from creating opportunities for farmers and protecting the land they steward, to connecting more people with fresh, local food. When we invest in our farms, our farmers, and one another, we help build a healthier, more resilient region for everyone. |
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| | From Farm to NeighborThrough Foodshed Alliance’s LocalShare Food Access program, farm-fresh produce makes its way directly to communities across Sussex and Warren Counties - at no cost to the community.
Come shop at a FREE Produce Pop-Up Market near you! |
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| | Enjoy Friday Nights on the Farm Supporting local farms goes beyond the farm stand. Experience the best of summer on the farm! Enjoy live music, local food, family activities, and a chance to connect with the farmers and businesses that make our local food system thrive. |
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| | Hike Mackenzie’s PreserveAug. 15 — Get outside and grow your connection to the land! Foodshed Alliance’s Paulins Kill Watershed program for a hike through Mackenzie’s Preserve, one of New Jersey’s four designated “Old Growth Forests.” |
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| | Connect with the LandAug. 22 — Join us at Whitestall Farm at the SAgE Andover farm for a day of wellness, community, and connection to the land and experience a SAgE farm firsthand! |
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| | Shop Local Every SaturdayCome spend a Saturday at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Meet local farmers, makers, and neighbors who help our local food community thrive. Shop fresh, local produce, discover something new, and support the people growing, making, and caring for our community. |
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| Know the Farmers Behind Your Food |
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| Through Know Farms Know Food, we're helping you meet the farmers growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops across New Jersey and find ways to support them.
Connecting you with the resources to support our local food system! |
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| | Meet Riamede Farm is the oldest pick-your-own apple orchard in NJ – and has been open to the public since 1974! Riamede Farm offers PYO apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, and seasonal vegetables, as well as a great selection of farm-fresh and artisanal items in their fully-stocked farm store in Chester, NJ. Support this historic farm by following them on social media and visiting their farm this season in Chester.
On Wednesday afternoons in September and October is “Apple Club”, where you can taste and discuss apples that are ripe that week, talk about what’s happening at the farm, and tour the orchard. For more information, including PYO hours & availability, visit their website. |
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