GVI’s Reservoir Community Farm

Reservoir Community Farm is a 1.7 acre educational farm right in the heart of Bridgeport. 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.

With over 47 raised beds and plots, a variety of clean and healthy food is grown for families of Bridgeport by community gardeners and urban farmers. GVI and our amazing community have grown and sold thousands of pounds of affordable produce each year for on this land. Depending on the season, collard greens, tomato, callaloo, zucchini, and hot peppers are some of the most popular vegetables.

This 2024 we had a very interesting and strong demand for the honey produced on site by our resident bees, and managed by our partners from the Huneebee Project. We also grew turmeric for the first time in 2024, and it sold out within a few hours of it being introduced to the market stand.

Reservoir Community Farm also serves as a setting for educational school field trips, the site for our Youth Leadership Program, and a knowledge resource hub for Bridgeport’s school and community garden network. We had almost 100 Bridgeport students visit the farm on fieldtrips in 2024 and hope to receive up to 10 fieldtrips in 2025.

Volunteer Opportunities on the Farm

• We are open every Friday and Saturday from 9 AM - 2 PM for drop in volunteer support. Visit our Get Involved tab to learn additional ways to volunteer.

• If your group will be more than 4 people, please email us at media@gogvi.org

• All ages, ability, and experience levels are welcome and valued.

• We ask that an adult chaperone accompany children under the age of 18.

• Please review our Volunteer Guidelines and Waiver form before coming to volunteer with us.

• We love hosting volunteer groups of all kinds, Let’s collaborate!

• Stay tuned here, on social media, and our newsletter for other volunteer opportunities.

1469 Reservoir Avenue - Entrance on Yaremich Drive

Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606