GVI Reservoir Community Farm
Reservoir Community Farm is a 1.7-acre educational urban farm in the heart of Bridgeport. Community gardeners and urban farmers grow a variety of clean, healthy, and culturally appropriate produce for Bridgeport families here each season — food that is organic, affordable, and rooted in the tastes and traditions of our community.
GVI and our community have grown and sold thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables on this land. Depending on the season, collard greens, tomatoes, callaloo, zucchini, and hot peppers are among the most popular crops at our Farm Stand. Since 2024, we have also offered locally produced honey on-site, managed by our partners at the Huneebee Project, and plan to continue doing so in 2026.
The farm is a working hub of activity throughout the growing season. Urban farmers tend their plots alongside community gardeners, building relationships and sharing knowledge across the beds. Bridgeport school students visit for hands-on field trips, getting their first experience of where food comes from. Youth Leadership Program participants train here each summer, developing practical farming skills and community leadership. Volunteers join us every Friday and Saturday to help keep the farm productive and welcoming for everyone.
Reservoir Community Farm is more than a place to grow food. It is a shared space where Bridgeport residents of all ages and backgrounds come together around something real.
Historically, this land was cared for under the stewardship of the Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe.
We recognize and honor the tradition, heritage, and legacy embedded in their relationship with this place. We are committed to sharing the history and the legacy of the Paugussett, and honoring our community’s relationship with it in the most meaningful way possible.
Learn more about the Paugussett people and their ties to this land here.
What Happens at the Farm
🌱 School Field Trips Hands-on visits for Bridgeport Public School students, grades 1–8
🌿 Youth Leadership Program Year-round leadership and agricultural training for Bridgeport high school youth
🐝 Community Garden Plots Raised beds tended by community gardeners growing food for their families
🛒 Farmers Market Fresh, organically grown produce available seasonally on-site
Volunteer at the Farm
Reservoir Community Farm is open for drop-in volunteer support every Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM, mid-April through mid-November. All ages, experience levels, and abilities are welcome.
Groups of 4 or more should contact us in advance at info@gogvi.org to schedule a group visit.
For full guidelines, the volunteer waiver, and other ways to get involved, visit our Volunteer page.
