From Farm to Table: Celebrating One Year of Partnership with the Carversville Farm Foundation One Year of Partnership, Thousands of Neighbors Nourished As we move into 2026, the Bucks County Housing Group Food Program would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude to Carversville Farm Foundation as we celebrate one year of partnership together. For those who may be unfamiliar, Carversville is a Central Bucks-based nonprofit farm dedicated to nourishing food-insecure communities by growing fresh, certified organic produce, pasture-raised proteins, eggs, and honey and donating 100% of what they grow to food pantries and community kitchens throughout Philadelphia, Bucks County, and surrounding regions. Everything they provide is of the highest quality food that rivals what is sought after by top chefs, rooted in dignity, care, and a shared belief that access to nutritious food is a basic human right. This shared commitment to food equity is what makes our partnership such a natural fit and ensures consistent access to fresh, nutritious food for the neighbors we serve. Each week, both the Doylestown and Penndel pantries receive Carversville’s weekly Harvest List, outlining the fresh produce and farm items available for order. We select what we need (including quantities) and email our order to Carversville. The following Monday, a Carversville delivery van arrives at no cost to us, bringing fresh food directly to each pantry. This level of service has been an incredible help and a true gift to Brian and me. While both pantries are fortunate to be supported by a generous community, we faced several challenges in 2025. From funding shortfalls to the loss of a major supplier, inventory at both locations was impacted at different points throughout the year. Through our partnership with Carversville, BCHG received more than 5,900 dozen eggs and 37,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, ensuring no client was turned away and that fresh, nutritious food made its way into meals for our most vulnerable neighbors every week. Reflecting on the partnership, Carversville co-founder Tony D’Orazio shared: “Partnerships like the one we share with Bucks County Housing Group are at the heart of our mission. Knowing that the food we grow helps ensure neighbors can put nourishing meals on the table, especially during challenging times, is why we do this work.” An organization can have the best ideas and the best strategy, but without the right people to carry them out, success is difficult. Everyone we have worked with at Carversville has been a pleasure. That care shows up in the day-to-day details. For example, our delivery driver, Matt, is always willing to lend a hand if we are short on volunteers. From the ordering process through delivery, the experience is consistently seamless and user-friendly. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Carversville in 2026. On behalf of the BCHG staff and volunteers, we extend our sincere thanks to the entire Carversville team for their dedication, generosity, and continued support. Submitted by: Steven KellerFood Pantry Manager In collaboration with: Wendy NiemannCFF Digital Communications Specialistcarversvillefarm.org Related