Frequently Asked Questions

  • What we accept:

    • Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, etc.)

    • Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint, etc.)

    • Fresh fruits

    What we can't accept:

    • Produce treated with pesticides or chemical fertilizers

    • Spoiled, moldy, or damaged produce

  • We ask that all produce be pesticide-free. Your harvest will be stored alongside produce grown at our partner farm, which is organic, operating fully under OMRI principles.

    For additional information please visit omri.org where you will find a list of products that are safe to use for organic growing.


  • As often as you'd like! There's no commitment. You can participate whenever your garden produces surplus.

  • Every bit helps. If you're concerned about quantity, consider coordinating with a neighbor to combine your surplus for pickup. Our only requirement is that you have at least one Patchwork basket full of produce.

  • No need to wash! Just shake off any excess dirt. We handle cleaning and prep before distribution.

  • No. This service is completely free.

  • We currently serve communities within approximately 20 miles of Greenwich in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. This includes areas like Pound Ridge, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Bedford, and surrounding towns. If you're nearby but unsure whether we can reach you, contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss coverage.

  • In America, 1 in 7 households struggle with food insecurity, including 14 million children.

    Food insecurity is as much an infrastructure problem as it is a supply problem. The food is growing, and the generosity exists. What's been missing is the bridge.