Hear from our JFS president about Altius Farms

Dear Friends, 

JFS’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals in need throughout Colorado, and one of the ways we meet this need is by providing healthy food to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Our Weinberg Food Pantry, Mobile Food Pantry, Lunchbox Express mobile food delivery system, and our Kosher Meals on Wheels and food box delivery programs are combatting hunger with nutritious food. 

Now, we’re excited to share that JFS has the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of hyper-local, controlled-environment farming through our new social enterprise, JFS Altius Farms. By creating a platform for a cutting-edge social enterprise, JFS will expand our impact throughout our community and the clients we serve by providing fresh, healthy, locally grown produce.  

With the purchase of Altius Farms, we are investing in strengthening JFS’s infrastructure and creating a nonprofit social enterprise business that will provide some financial support and contribute to the  sustainability for our programs for the future—and one that can grow, as well as train and employ some of our clients, including those with higher barriers to employment and those with disabilities. 

Responding to the community’s needs and finding ways to have an impact are always at the forefront of our thinking. With the purchase of JFS Altius Farms, we can make an even bigger difference throughout our community and in the lives of the clients we serve, and be a leader in providing healthy, locally grown food. 

I look forward to sharing with you how JFS Altius Farms is planting the seeds for our future. Hopefully, you’ll be as inspired as I am as you learn more. 

With warm regards, 

Linda P. Foster 
President and CEO