Matawan CSA Needs Your Support

The new coronavirus has changed life for all of us. Local businesses have taken a huge economic hit, but communities are finding creative ways to support the establishments they know and love.

In an effort to help local businesses in our communities stay connected and succeed, Patch will shine a light on some of them through a series of Q&A articles during this time.

Matawan CSA is one of the businesses in town facing struggles during the coronavirus. You can lend your support by reading more about the company, below, and by contacting them here.

Tell us about your business and its history in your town.

Matawan CSA started in 2015. We are a group of local families who got together in order to purchase vegetables directly from the farm in Sussex County, New Jersey. We wanted food that was healthy, fresher than what you could get at the supermarket, organic, free of chemicals and high quality. We wanted to be able to support the farmer directly without having to go through a middleman. We are 100-percent volunteer run.

How has the new coronavirus impacted your business and its employees?

We realize now, more than ever, how important it is to know where our food is coming from. We wanted to know that we would not experience any food shortages. When we found out that the farmer's workers were delayed from arriving to the United States because of travel restrictions, our members volunteered to go work at the farm to make sure the farmer was ready for the 2020 season.

How can local customers support you now and in the future?

Locals can visit our website for more info on how to join. By joining they are also supporting the food bank at Matawan United Methodist Church, as we donate weekly our excess produce.

Do you have any words of encouragement for your community?

Our group is about getting the community involved and helping each other out. Focus on making sure you stay healthy by eating the best that you can to keep your immunity strong.

Are you offering any special services, promotions or hours during this time?

For those who are unable to get out, we have started to offer delivery service to members.

Are there any other outstanding businesses in town you think deserve some community support?

We wish to thank all the businesses in Matawan who have gone out of their way to offer support to our community.

Do you own a local business in need of a feature on Patch? Fill out the questions in this form for consideration. Or, check out Patch's full list of resources for small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

Thank you, and stay safe!