Farm for Better
A community-centered food access program by Carlton Hill Farm
Farm for Better is no longer one of many things we do. It is the thing we do. Our entire farm now operates to make high-quality, locally raised food accessible to SNAP households through a simple, closed-loop system that pairs fresh food with pantry staples.
How It Works
Shop with SNAP at our farm stand or online for eggs, meat, and produce.
Opt in once to our Farm Pantry list. We will ask you at checkout or when you pick up your order.
When pantry staples like rice, beans, pasta, canned goods, and any surplus farm products are available, they go to the next person in rotation free of charge.
No paperwork. No hoops. Just food for families who need it.
Non-SNAP customers are welcome to shop. Pantry benefits are reserved for SNAP customers who opt in, and every non-SNAP purchase helps fund the program.
How We Stock It
All farm production is focused on feeding our SNAP customers and the pantry.
Surplus harvests never go to waste. They go straight into the pantry stream.
Community land partnerships grow exclusively for Farm for Better.
Flowers and other non-essential products are sold solely to raise funds for pantry staples.
Donations and community contributions go directly toward bulk purchasing staple foods.
Our pantry is privately funded through farm revenue, donations, and surplus production, and is operated separately from all SNAP transactions in full compliance with USDA rules.
Why It Matters
SNAP covers fresh, local, perishable food. The pantry covers the shelf-stable staples along with any surplus farm products. Together, it means a single trip to Carlton Hill Farm can fill a family’s grocery needs without barriers or middlemen.
One mission. One system. Every dollar and every inch of ground we grow on working toward the same goal: feeding local families who need it most.
Have questions or want to join the pantry list? Email us at info@carltonhillfarm.com.