By sourcing directly from local farmers, we cook & share meals that grow community resilience.
Equal Plates Project pays farmers fair market rate
We purchase over 50% of all ingredients directly from small, local farms and proudly source from:
The Equal Plates Project model is an unprecedented, sustainable opportunity for farmers to share their highest quality products with vulnerable neighbors.
Local growers arrive at our kitchens proud to sell us their freshest greens, biggest garlic heads & juiciest heirloom tomatoes.
Farmers are gratified seeing the same ingredients they sell to top chefs going into meals for the community.
“As a farm, one of our core values is using 100% organic feed for our animals. The cost per pound for organic feed is over twice that of conventional feed, so of course that difference has to be reflected in a higher price for our meats. Through working with Equal Plates, we are able to merge our commitment to organically-raised animals and food accessibility. Each week, we deliver meats to the Equal Plates Kitchen where the chefs craft gorgeous meals to distribute to the community. It is truly a joy to watch the creative expression of such talented chefs, often combining our meats with vegetables grown by fellow farmer friends.”
Interested in becoming a farm partner? Reach out to Katy@equalplatesproject.org