Community & Opportunities

Events, Community & Opportunities

Come join us at the FDC

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

We’re a community-supported organization, so we seek to connect our community in meaningful ways to related information, organizations, and events. 

Whether you’re ready to join our team, volunteer, or come to an event, there’s a place for you here. 

Upcoming Community Events

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Very Very Veggie Blog

Try our favorite recipes, read our newsletters, or discover exciting posts on food, farms and the environment—all while being a part of the FDC's online community.

Community organizations

Here are some links to other community organizations that share our mission of sustainable living.

SALEM ALLIANCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (SAFE)

The Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE) is a group dedicated to assuring that Salem, a historical maritime community located on Massachusetts’ North Shore, is a healthy and prosperous place in which to live.

The food drive Melrose

The Food Drive is a community-driven nonprofit based in Melrose that provides grassroots, hyperlocal solutions to hunger and food waste. Alongside over 120 volunteers, The Food Drive recovers food that would have been discarded and delivers it to local pantries, programs, and people experiencing need. Founded in November 2020, The Food Drive has distributed over 375,000 pounds (185 tons) of food, which translates to $629,000 in value and 925,000 pounds (463 tons) of greenhouse gas emissions prevented. (August 2022)

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND – EARTH HOUR CITY CHALLENGE

Forward-thinking cities are transitioning toward 100 percent renewable energy and addressing local climate threats by implementing practical measures that improve air quality, protect water supplies and reduce urban flooding. With your help, your community can take action too..