Our projects
The Tileworks CommUNITY Peace Garden
The Tileworks of Bucks County is a historic, working tile factory that not only produces contemporary pottery but also hosts a wide range of community events throughout the year. In 2020, the CommUNITY Peace Garden was established with the mission to use regenerative and holistic gardening practices to support the community during times of environmental challenges and food insecurity.
Studio Route 29 Community Garden
Studio Route 29 is a nonprofit art studio in Frenchtown, NJ empowering artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Planted by volunteers alongside the Studio Route 29 artists, the garden serves as a source of sustainably grown food, art supplies, habitat, and beauty for both the studio and the broader community.
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church Garden
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church Garden
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church Garden
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church, located in Doylestown, PA, has long been a shining example of how faith-based organizations can use their land for the broader social good of the community. For over a decade, the church has managed a large community garden, donating all its produce to the local food pantry. To support its ongoing mission of community service, The Good Folk Project is proudly leading the effort to revitalize this once vibrant garden program, continuing the church’s legacy of giving.
Frenchtown Farmers Market
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church Garden
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church Garden
The Frenchtown Farmers Market is a partner of The Good Folk Project Fiscal Sponsorship Program. This community-driven outdoor market, running from May to November, is located in the heart of downtown Frenchtown, NJ. It features a revolving lineup of over 30 local farmers, food vendors, and artisans who employ sustainable practices.
our team
Lindsay Troyer | Founder
Lindsay (she/her) has dedicated her career to advancing food systems through production, service, education, and policy. While earning a B.S. in Food Policy and Sustainable Agriculture, she ran a CSA program and community garden, gaining hands-on experience in sustainable food practices. After graduation, Lindsay consulted for food makers, growers, and markets, and owned and operated a sustainable café in High Bridge, New Jersey, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. Since relocating to Bucks County in 2018, she has shifted her focus to nonprofit farming and hunger relief, serving on food and farm policy committees and forging partnerships across the Philadelphia region. Most recently, Lindsay managed a county-wide community food and garden education program, co-led gleaning operations, and developed outreach strategies to distribute fresh food to local food pantries and charitable organizations. Lindsay holds a Masters in Public Policy from Delaware Valley University and is currently pursuing a law degree to advocate for farmers, strengthen local food systems, and protect hunger relief programs for our neighbors in need.
Amanda Eckstut | Program Director
Amanda (she/her) is the co-founder of River Harvest, the Frenchtown Farmers Market, and the Studio Route 29 Garden. Originally from the Bay Area, CA, she relocated to New Jersey to pursue an education in behavioral science and performing arts at Rutgers University. With a background in grassroots project development and farming, Amanda is passionate about the interconnectedness of social, environmental, and health issues that define our food.
