Winter Fundraiser
Our Lifeline Grocery Initiative has been making a deep impact in the Queens community for the last 2 years. With over 2M pounds of food distributed and the start of a large scale, equitable food system bringing farm fresh groceries to families across Queens - we have a lot to celebrate.
Join us for a celebratory gathering at LIC Beer Project in the heart of LIC to help us raise funds and continue our free food distribution in 2023.
Complimentary Food by Little Chef Little Cafe, LIC
Drinks
Raffle Prizes
Silent Auction
Ticket sales are on a sliding scale and all include 1 complimentary drink, as well as free food by Little Chef Little Cafe.
All funds raised go to Lifeline Groceries Winter Campaign to continue this grocery program another year!
Astoria Farm Stand @ 31st Ave Open Street
Every one of Connected Chef’s Urban Farm Stands is unique to support the needs of the surrounding community.
Produce, meat & dairy sourced 80% from local farms in NY / NJ / PA
Grocery staples sourced from Queens small businesses
Every Saturday 1-3pm
Prioritizing accessibility, this farm stand is sliding scale. Costumers have 2 tiered payment options for each item to choose from.
If you can purchase at a higher tier, please do. Your choice will help subsidize the low cost tier for your neighbor.
LIC Farm Market Saturday
Every Saturday we are opening up our space and community garden for the creation of a Market Saturday!
Visit our Farm Stand and stay for the market!
Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available. Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Local vendors & makers
Live music and performances
Community Organizations
Garden Activities
Astoria Farm Stand @ 31st Ave Open Street
Every one of Connected Chef’s Urban Farm Stands is unique to support the needs of the surrounding community.
Produce, meat & dairy sourced 80% from local farms in NY / NJ / PA
Grocery staples sourced from Queens small businesses
Every Saturday 1-3pm
Prioritizing accessibility, this farm stand is sliding scale. Costumers have 2 tiered payment options for each item to choose from.
If you can purchase at a higher tier, please do. Your choice will help subsidize the low cost tier for your neighbor.
LIC Farm Market Saturday
Every Saturday we are opening up our space and community garden for the creation of a Market Saturday!
Visit our Farm Stand and stay for the market!
Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available. Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Local vendors & makers
Live music and performances
Community Organizations
Garden Activities
Astoria Farm Stand @ 31st Ave Open Street
Every one of Connected Chef’s Urban Farm Stands is unique to support the needs of the surrounding community.
Produce, meat & dairy sourced 80% from local farms in NY / NJ / PA
Grocery staples sourced from Queens small businesses
Every Saturday 1-3pm
Prioritizing accessibility, this farm stand is sliding scale. Costumers have 2 tiered payment options for each item to choose from.
If you can purchase at a higher tier, please do. Your choice will help subsidize the low cost tier for your neighbor.
Egg Hunt & Dyeing Party
Join us for an egg-citing day of egg hunting, egg dyeing, and face painting as well as a plethora of sensory activities!
LIC Farm Market Saturday
Every Saturday we are opening up our space and community garden for the creation of a Market Saturday!
Visit our Farm Stand and stay for the market!
Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available. Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Local vendors & makers
Live music and performances
Community Organizations
Garden Activities
Parent & Me Cooking Class
Join our first cooking class of the season with Kim @kimcalichio and Morgan from L.I.C Kiddy Split! @lickiddysplit ☺️👍🏼 see ya there with the kiddos for a carrot based cooking class.
LIC Farm Market Saturday
Every Saturday we are opening up our space and community garden for the creation of a Market Saturday!
Visit our Farm Stand and stay for the market!
Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available. Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Local vendors & makers
Live music and performances
Community Organizations
Garden Activities
LIC Farm Market Saturday
Every Saturday we are opening up our space and community garden for the creation of a Market Saturday!
Visit our Farm Stand and stay for the market!
Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available. Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Local vendors & makers
Live music and performances
Community Organizations
Garden Activities
Spring Equinox Celebration
The 2 year anniversary of Lifeline Grocery & Spring Equinox upon us and we will be kicking off this new season in celebration!
Please join us at our LIC distribution center for the first community event of the year as we launch our Spring fundraiser and new Farm Stand Saturdays.
Food - Live Music - Local Market - Garden Activities
Moon Circle with Chelsea Hanawalt
Join us for a night of honoring the full moon and celebrating the arrival of spring! The night will include a story circle, oracle cards, led by Chelsea from Allow The Sun.
Food Justice Coalition IG Takeover + Life
Join our IG takeover over at Start:Empowerment’s page, as well as an IG live @7pm
One of our Co-Founders, Kim Calichio, will join Kier Blake, Co-Executive Director of S:E, on an IG Live discussing our new coalition - FJC!
Connected Chef and Start:Empowerment is a partnership that pairs food-justice-centered curriculum with community action. Join us!
New Year Celebration
Come ring in the New Year with us!!
Food - Music - Community
This event will be our final year end fundraiser celebrating a renewed commitment to community and food security for all in 2022.
Kids activities for those of you with littles
Video of the ball dropping across the world on our projector
Raffle Items
Christmas Movie Night
Join us for a double feature of Christmas classics.
A Charlie Brown Christmas & The Grinch Who Stole Christmas will be featured beginning at 5pm.
Peppermint popcorn
S’mores
Hot Chocolate
…and savory options!
Limited seating so get your tickets early!
Holiday Market & Fundraiser
Join us for a celebration of the light and help us raise funds to continue our Lifeline Grocery program through the Winter!
This event will also host local makers! Come and purchase your Holiday gifts for the loved ones in your life!
Kids Activities - Local Vendors - Yummy Food - Hot Chocolate
All along our Saturday Urban Farm Stand!
Urban Farm Stand - Friday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Thursday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Holiday Market & Fundraiser
‘Tis the Season for supporting local growers and makers!!
Join this Saturday for our first annual Holiday Market & Urban Farm Stand in LIC.
Stroll along and check out the hottest local vendors in Queens! Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
There will be gifts for all the special people in your life!
All purchase proceeds will go to support Lifeline Groceries
Urban Farm Stand - Friday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Thursday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Saturday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Friday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Thursday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Saturday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Harvest Festival & Fundraiser
Join us for a celebration in abundance and help us raise funds to continue our Lifeline Grocery program through the Winter!
Raffle prizes & Silent Auction
Live Music & performances
Local Vendors
Yummy Food!!
All along our Saturday Urban Farm Stand!
Urban Farm Stand - Friday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Thursday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!
Urban Farm Stand - Saturday
Join us each week for our Urban Farm Stand in LIC. Purchase farm fresh produce from local farms in NY, NJ, PA. Hudson Valley eggs and protein available.
Raw honey, fresh roasted coffee and locally grown hot sauce from Queens businesses.
Grab some baked goods and refreshments for a hot afternoon as well!