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organization could not survive without the volunteers, who
help set up when the deliveries come in on Tuesdays.
“These are all people in your community, possibly your
neighbor,” she said. “You’re spending three hours with your
neighbors helping to make this happen and you’re getting
to know people.”
Hellgate CSA offers subsidized shares and a payment plan
for members in an effort to make sure their system is equitable,
she said. Any leftover shares are donated to Hour Children, a
food pantry in Long Island City.
The deadline to apply for a membership is mid-May
and those who are interested can sign up on the waitlist at
hellgatecsa.net/join. Once chosen, you will receive an email
confirming your membership. Shares can be picked up every
Tuesday at Astoria First Presbyterian Church.
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