NCC’s NEST, the New York Mets, and Stop & Shop Partner
for a Farmer’s Market at On-Campus Food Bank October 7

October 6, 2025, Garden City, NY – The NEST, Nassau Community College’s on-campus food bank, has partnered with the New York Mets and Stop & Shop to provide guests with a farmer’s market on Tuesday, October 7, at 11:30 a.m.  The market will be open until 1:30 p.m.

On October 7, food trucks from Stop & Shop, and Citifield will arrive at the Nest with deliveries of strawberries, apples, tomatoes, peaches, spinach, and snacks to set up a farmer’s market for guests.  NEST volunteers will assist in setting up and giving out the produce. 

The NEST is grateful to its partners at the New York Mets and Stop & Shop for their generosity and looks forward to an ongoing relationship.

About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to transform lives through higher education. Serving 17,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students, NCC offers more than 70 programs that lead to an associate’s degree or certificate. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts 164,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

Media Contact:  Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634

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