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Capital Roots Partners with St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry to Expand Food Storage Capacity


February 1, 2024


Capital Roots Unveils Good Food Market, Incubator Kitchen, and Expanded Food Hub in Grand Opening Celebration

  

December 19, 2023


Capital Roots to hold Grand Opening Celebration


December 13, 2023


Capital Roots Unveils Innovative Incubator Kitchen in Troy, NY.


November 16, 2023


Capital Roots raises $89.000 at Autumn Evening Fundraiser


September 21, 2023


Press Release: Capital Roots Board Stands by Employees, Rejects NLRB Proposal

  

July 21, 2023


Capital Roots hosts annual spring plant sale

  

May 13, 2023


RPI researcher Cara Wang wins $50,000 grant to develop regional food distribution model


February 7,2023


Press Release: Capital Roots forced to cancel Autumn Evening event

  

August 24, 2022


Press Release: Capital Roots Statement on Union Rally 

  

August 5, 2022


Editorial: When things go right

  

July 11, 2022 – Times Union


Capital Roots looks to recognize employee union

  

July 5, 2022 – News10


Capital Roots, which fights food deserts, is unionizing. Their board of directors gave approval to join SEIU

  

July 5, 2022 – Times Union


Press Release: Capital Roots Announces Recognition of Employee Union


July 5, 2022


Workers at Capital Roots food nonprofit want a union

  

June 22, 2022 – Times Union


Community steps up after thousands of dollars of equipment stolen from Capital Roots


June 21, 2022 – WRGB


Weekend thefts, recent vandalism at Capital Roots shakes the healthy food non-profit

  

June 15, 2022 – News10


Capital Roots hits 1M pounds of food delivered


June 8, 2022 – News10 


Plant sale supports programs by Capital Roots


May 14, 2022 – WRGB


SNAPSHOT: Capital Roots’ Spring Brunch returns to Empire State Plaza

  

May 5, 2022 – Saratogian


Trustco donating money to new employees’ favorite nonprofits as a recruiting tool  


May 3, 2022 – The Daily Gazette


Capital Roots Spring Brunch returning May 1

  

May 1, 2022 – News10


Spring Brunch returns to support Capital Roots’ programs  


May 1, 2022 – CBS6


Capital Roots Spring Brunch returning May 1  


April 29, 2022 – News10


Capital Roots partners with community companies to celebrate Earth Day  


April 23, 2022 – Troy Record


Earth Day rally, cleanup events planned for weekend  


April 21, 2022 – The Daily Gazette


DEC awards over $800K to Capital Region land trusts


April 18, 2022 – News10


Capital Roots get $750,000 in federal funds


March 25, 2022 – Times Union


Tonko announces $750K investment toward constructing Capital Roots Urban Grow Center


March 25, 2022 – Troy Record


Schumer delivers more than $22 million to Capital Region local projects


March 24, 2022 – Saratogian


Sen. Schumer: Capital Region projects to receive $22 million


March 21, 2022 – WAMC


$14M expected for Capital Region community projects


March 9, 2022 – News10


PRN interview with Amy Klein


March 3, 2022 – Progressive Radio Network


Oakwood Cemetery recognizes work of Capital Roots, Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market

  

February 21, 2022 – Saratogian


Honest Weight pairs with upstart on potential downtown Schenectady grocery


February 14, 2022 – Times Union


Capital City Produce celebrates 10-year anniversary with relocation and expansion


February 4, 2022 – Troy Record


First Capital Region Grocery Chain launches Double Up Food Bucks


January 20, 2022 – Times Union


Honest Weight launches Double Up Food Bucks


January 19, 2022 – Hudson Valley 360


Albany Honest Weight Food Co-Op now offering ‘Double up Food Bucks’ program


January 19, 2022 – News10


Capital Roots breaks ground on urban grow center and food market in Troy


December 29, 2021 – Times Union


Capital Roots breaks ground in downtown Troy on new Good Food Market


December 27, 2021 – WAMC

 

Capital Roots breaks ground on new expansion


December 26, 2021 – Troy Record

 

Capital Roots breaks ground on new hub, market, and kitchen expansion


December 22, 2021 – CBS6


Capital Roots, Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen team up to provide Thanksgiving meals to needy families

November 19, 2021 – News10

Capital Roots expands Veggie Mobile to reach seniors

November 3, 2021 – Spectrum

Lessons learned in the garden: Growing vegetables has a learning curve

October 21, 2021 – Times Union

Capital Region non-profit organizations awarded funding to improve healthy food access

October 13, 2021 – News10

Capital Roots expanding mobile reach to bring produce to more residents

October 13, 2021 – News10

A 20-minute walk: Newly arrived immigrants search for fresh produce

October 8. 2021 – Times Union

Three new startup incubators planned for the Capital Region

September 26, 2021 – Albany Business Journal

At FEED Albany, a woman’s place is in the kitchen – and in the executive’s office

August 23, 2021 – Times Union

Advocates bring fresh food options to ignored neighborhood

August 18, 2021 – The Associated Press

Full Out Fest a showcase for dancers, musicians

August 10, 2021 – The Daily Gazette 

PODCAST: On the Story with Trishna Begam: Capital Roots Hot Pepper Challenge

July 28, 2021 – News 10

Stewart’s Shops matching donations for Capital Roots #HotPepperChallenge

July 16, 2021 – News 10

Do you have what it takes to enter the Hot Pepper Challenge?

July 15, 2021 – Spectrum

Taylor does the #HotPepperChallenge at Capital Roots

July 14, 2021 – Two Buttons Deep

Capital Roots’ Hot Pepper Challenge: People take the heat for a good cause

July 13, 2021 – Times Union

Capital Roots launches #HotPepperChallenge to spotlight need for access to healthy food
July 13, 2021 – CBS 6

Capital Roots turning up the heat in the food desert

July 13, 2021 – News 10

Sheridan Hollow market being held Friday

July 13, 2021 – Times Union

Advocates bring fresh food options to ignored neighborhoods
July 12, 2021 – AP News

Seven ways to find – and save on – fresh produce

July 6, 2021 – Times Union

HIGH NOTES: Garden for HIV/AIDS center, food drive, veterans park
June 6, 2021 – The Daily Gazette

Leadership Tech Valley unveils garden project with Albany Damien Center
June 3, 2021 – News 10

Beds raise the hope for a bountiful harvest
May 19, 2021 – Times Union

Hoosick Street mural soon to get a facelift
May 14, 2021 – Spotlight News

Local Calendar Capital Region (Capital Roots Plant Sale)
May 13, 2021 – Troy Record

Plan Ahead: Events coming up in the Capital Region (Capital Roots Plant Sale)
May 11, 2021 – Times Union

CDPHP Opens ‘Doctor’s Office Of The Future’ In Clifton Park
May 5, 2021 – WAMC

Electric City Food Co-op launches new online platform to act as virtual store
May 3, 2021 – News 10

Electric City Food Co-op in Schenectady launches online marketplace; allows orders from local growers
May 2, 2021 – Daily Gazette

Friday is last night for Downtown Troy’s Spring BINGO
April 30, 2021 – News 10

Tonko Announces Slate of 10 Capital Region Projects Chosen for Federal Funding Push
April 29, 2021 – House.gov

Troy officials celebrate reopening of Troy Resource Management Facility
April 26, 2021 – Troy Record

Capital Roots unveils newest community garden in Albany
April 26, 2021 – Troy Record

Capital Roots unveils 55th community garden
April 21, 2021 – News 10

Here are local Earth Day events
April 21, 2021 – Times Union

Amy Klein of Capital Roots Talks Sustainable Futures Conference and Food Justice
April 15, 2021 – Media Sanctuary

Collar City Mushrooms Is Getting Fungi With It
April 2, 2021 – Spectrum News Albany

United Way of the Greater Capital Region provides $575,000 in grants to 41 Capital Region organizations
March 31, 2021 – ABC News 10

Kingdom Ministries offering free food at Easter and mass distribution events
March 25, 2021 – Troy Record

Troy residents encouraged to participate in citywide Earth Day cleanup program
March 19 2021 – Troy Record

KeyBank expands community benefits plan that’s invested $666M in the Capital Region
March 18, 2021 – Albany Business Review

Collar City Mushrooms open for business
March 18, 2021 – Troy Record

With eye towards spring, Schenectady Greenmarket looks to diversify vendor space
March 1, 2021 – Times Union

Editorial: Don’t skim local VLT aid
February 28, 2021 – Times Union
 
Capital Roots Veggie Mobile Helping to Serve More People During Pandemic
February 26, 2021 – Spectrum News
 
Lansing Farm conserved: Keeping local food accessible and space in suburbia open
February 25, 2021 – The Altamont Enterprise
 
Capital Roots provides summary report on Greater Capital Region Food System Assessment
February 18, 2021 – Troy Record
 
Study: Capital Region’s retail system could get healthy, locally grown food to low-income areas
February 18, 2021 – Times Union
 
Taking it to the street: Food vending during and after COVID-19
February 17, 2021 – The Conversation
 
Livelihood From Farming One Acre Plot…
February 8, 2021 – Know Where Your Food Comes From
 
How Lansingburgh move affects Troy farmers market
February 3, 2021 – Times Union
 
Farm Credit awards efforts to develop, promote Northeast ag
January 28, 2021 – Dairy News
 
Feed Albany gets $250,000 grant from Saratoga philanthropists
January 18, 2021 – Times Union
 
Bestpass Processes $1.2 Billion in Toll
January 15, 2021 – PR Newsletter
 
Instacart partners with ALDI to deliver groceries
January 1, 2021 – Times Union
 
10 to share in big giveaway prize
December 22, 2020 – Times Union
 
DEC announces grants to land trusts
December 17, 2020 – Adirondack Almanack
 
Hunger a constant as region braces for dark winter
December 13, 2020 – Daily Gazette
 
Siena Basketball Legend Tay Fisher helps launch Key Bank Assists initiative
November 30, 2020 – ABC News 10
 
Capital Roots beautifies Rensselaer Streets
November 15, 2020 – Troy Record
 
High Notes: Bakery profits, trees for a city, Special Olympics, donation to Ellis.
November 8, 2020 – Daily Gazette
 
Capital Roots volunteers turn Rensselaer Green.
November 6, 2020 – WNYT
 
Saratoga Bakery Donating All Profits to Charity
November 5, 2020 – Spectrum News
 
Rensselaer will go greener with planting of gardens, trees across city
November 5, 2020 – WRGB
 
Capital Roots Plants Trees in Rensselaer
November 5, 2020 – ABC News 10
 
Bread Basket: A future in philanthropy – Mitzen Family buys local bakery
October 29, 2020 – Saratoga Today
 
Bread Basket to raise funds for Non Profits
October 28, 2020 – Times Union
 
The Mitzen Family Purchases The Bread Basket Bakery in Saratoga, Pledges to Donate
October 27, 2020 – Albany Business Journal
 
176 Groups Urge State to Maintain Environmental Funding to Create Jobs and Restart the Economy
October 16, 2020 – Environmental Defense Fund
 
Capital Roots Initiative for Healthier Food in Schools
October 15, 2020 – ABC News 10
 
Capital Region Produce Delivered to Dozens of Schools
October 7, 2020 – WNYT
 
Free Food Fridge Albany Aims to Help Those in Need
August 11, 2020 – Albany Times Union
 
United Way of The Capital Region announces 400k in Grants
August 6, 2020 – Albany Times Union
 
State Environmental Justice Initiatives Unveiled.
June 29, 2020 – Troy Record
 
NYSERDA advances efforts to allow disadvantaged communities access to solar power.
June 24, 2020 – WHCU
 
Capital Roots Responds to Surge in Demand.
June 18, 2020 – ABC News 10
 
Brunswick CSD Partnership Provides Farm-To-Table Lunches.
June 10, 2020 – Brunswick CSD
 
Where to get farm fresh food in the Capital Region.
May 14, 2020 – Saratoga Living
 
Regional Food Bank to receive $4.3M in State aid.
May 8, 2020 – Daily Gazette
 
United Way of The Capital Region Donates to COVID-19 Fund.
May 3, 2020 – Troy Record
 
Capital Roots to hold annual brunch virtually
April 30, 2020 – Spectrum news
 
Community Gardens Bringing People Together During Pandemic
April 28, 2020 – News10
 
City of Albany says Buy Local, Grow Local Amid Pandemic
April 23, 2020 – WRGB
 
More Essential Than Ever:  Community Gardens and Food Banks
April 23, 2020 – KWYFCF
  
Capital Roots Works to Fulfill Emerging Needs
April 18, 2020 – Times Union
 
Amy Klein Talks about how the Non-Profit is continuing to provide fresh food to people during COVID-19
April 7, 2020 – The Sanctuary
 
Hard-to-count area in Troy, other cities focus on Census Day
April 1, 2020 – Capital News Weekly
 
Getting to Know Capital Roots
March 27, 2020 – Capital News Weekly
 
Capital Roots CEO sends message to the public
March 20, 2020 – Troy Record

Earth Day Cleanup meeting this week
February 24, 2020 – Troy Record
 
New York farm products in schools gets $1.5 million boost
February 20, 2020 – Times Union
 
Grant Will Expand Farm-to-School Programs
February 19, 2020 – The Daily Gazette
 
Garden Bowl Raises Thousands for Capital Roots in Troy
January 30, 2020 – News 10
 
Capital Roots to host annual Garden Bowl this weekend
January 23, 2020 – Troy Record

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