Grants and local farms support HomeFront's Choice Pantry
Hopewell Farms Play Key Role in State Food Security Grants Linking Local Agriculture to Hunger Relief
Two Hopewell Township farms—Fairgrown Farm and Double Brook Farm—are positioned to expand their role in addressing food insecurity across New Jersey following major awards through a state food access initiative approved late last year.
While the awards were announced in late 2025, local implementation is now taking shape as farms and nonprofit partners prepare to receive and then put the funding into operation.
One partner is Lawrence-based nonprofit HomeFront which serves the greater Trenton area and operates a choice-based food pantry serving about 10,000 thousand residents each month. Unlike traditional food distribution models that rely on pre-packed boxes, HomeFront allows families to shop for food in a grocery-style setting, selecting items that meet their needs and cultural preferences.