Support a better food system.

Affordable access to local, nutrient-dense groceries and prepared meals. We work with tri-state area farmers and restaurants to bring you quality food on a sliding-scale.

Dignified Food Access

Founded upon the principles of mutual aid, Connected Chef is a community-led non-profit distributing affordable local groceries to families in Queens, NY. Prepared meals and seasonal produce sourced from BIPOC-owned farms are available for delivery and pick-up on a self-reported sliding scale.

Program Benefits

Zero or lower cost

Local, high-quality produce

Diverse ingredients

Flexible subscriptions

What’s in each grocery package?

The produce in each package varies based on seasonality. You are always guaranteed:

  • 80% vegetables

  • 20% fruits

  • 1 pound of grains or legumes

asparagus and carrots
numerous bunches of bok choy
lettuce, green beans, and potatoes arranged in cartons

Available grocery item add-ons from our partners

Hellgate Farm hot sauces

sourdough

milk bread

granola

corn tortillas

organic eggs

halal meat from Prince Abou Butchery

organic whole chicken

pork chop

chicken/pork/beef/lamb souvlaki

almond/oat/dairy milk

various cheeses

Solebury Farm apple/pear butter

various herbs

butter

lemons

limes

coffee beans/grounds

cold brew concentrate

honey

canned tomatoes from First Field Farm

beans/grains from Peter Martens Farm

pickles

organic oats from Morganics

Hellgate Farm hot sauces • sourdough • milk bread • granola • corn tortillas • organic eggs • halal meat from Prince Abou Butchery • organic whole chicken • pork chop • chicken/pork/beef/lamb souvlaki • almond/oat/dairy milk • various cheeses • Solebury Farm apple/pear butter • various herbs • butter • lemons • limes • coffee beans/grounds • cold brew concentrate • honey • canned tomatoes from First Field Farm • beans/grains from Peter Martens Farm • pickles • organic oats from Morganics •