$40K+
Addressing Food Insecurity
At the Edenesque Food Insecurity Initiative™, we work alongside local farms and community organizations in Columbia County to expand access to nutritious food, preserve dignity and choice, and strengthen a more equitable local food system.
Local Action, Lasting Impact
Our Food Insecurity Initiative™ supports nutritious food access, local organizations and a stronger community food system in the Columbia County.
1,200
Milk Units Donated
6
Local Partners
Columbia County
Community Focus
*Annual contribution commitment until net revenue reaches above 1%.
WHY
Upholding Our Principles
The Edenesque Food Insecurity Initiative™ encompasses a comprehensive strategy for addressing food insecurity within our community.
Recognizing the diverse and complex nature of individual circumstances, we reject a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we are dedicated to meeting people where they are, respecting their dignity and autonomy, and refraining from oversimplified narratives that promote a singular solution.
Food access should nourish possibility—not limit it.
WHAT WE DO
Turning Intention Into Action
The commitments behind the Edenesque Food Insecurity Initiative™.
Financial Contributions
We commit at least $40,000 annually until net revenue reaches above 1%, surpassing the initial $40,000 benchmark.
Product Donations
We donate 1,200 units of our nutritious plant-based milks for inclusion in weekly grocery distributions.
Awareness & Fundraising
We use our platform to increase awareness of food insecurity and encourage donations to local organizations through direct donation links.
Program Employment
We employ a program director to facilitate logistics and establish a scalable, replicable program structure.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARD
Six Principles, One Local Mission
By addressing these key objectives, we aim to create a more resilient and equitable food system that benefits individuals, families, farmers and the community as a whole.
Reduce Food Insecurity
Help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Columbia County move toward greater stability and consistent access to food.
Promote Nutritious Food Access
Collaborate with local farmers and community partners to make nutrient-dense, high-quality food more accessible.
Preserve Dignity & Choice
Offer variety and autonomy so people can make food decisions that reflect their needs, preferences and circumstances.
Foster Independence
Work alongside local agencies to expand their reach, deepen their effectiveness and create lasting community impact.
Strengthen Community Support Systems
Offer variety and autonomy so people can make food decisions that reflect their needs, preferences and circumstances.
Support Sustainable Farming Practices
Help strengthen the environmental and economic viability of Black and Brown farmers and other values-aligned local producers.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Our Local Partners
The local organizations, farms, and community groups helping us make the work possible.
Their Role Community Support
Builds an equitable community by providing opportunities and support to individuals and families impacted by systemic oppression and failures.
Their Role Local Food Production
Grows and distributes vegetables, grain, herbs, medicines, and maple syrup to the community, prioritizing incarcerated beloveds and their families.
Their Role Sustainable Farming & Community
A Black and Brown-led intentional community, ecological farm, and healing sanctuary focused on transformative justice, earth stewardship, and intergenerational responsibility.
Their Role Meal Preparation & Distribution
Prepares and delivers nutrient-rich, balanced meals to vulnerable adults and children, now providing more than 1,500 meals each week.
Their Role Farm-to-Community Distribution
Picks up and delivers from farmers to local agencies, cultivating social and economic justice through inclusive collaborations across the rural community.
Their Role Land Stewardship & Agriculture
An agricultural space in Saugerties providing nutritious food while stewarding 40 acres of land and building community partnerships.
We invite you to join our efforts to sustain and expand the Edenesque Food Insecurity Initiative™
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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Why This Work Is Personal
At certain junctures in life, we all require external assistance during challenging periods. Life's trials can be formidable. Adversity isn't always indicative of personal shortcomings; it may encompass circumstances like: death, lapse in employment, debilitating illness, the impact of a justice-involved family member, inflation, gentrification, transportation limitations, or diminishing economic prospects to name a few.
As Founder and CEO of Edenesque™, I intimately understand hardship, having navigated it firsthand. I grew up with meager means, and as an adult I've encountered moments where support was essential for me to persevere.
Leslie Woodward
Founder & CEO
With Love, Leslie