Equipment modernization to improve safety, quality and efficiency in order to apply for grant of inspectionour mid-hudson valley facility was built in 2001 and while minor renovations and equipment…

Church Communities New York Inc. received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants – Supplemental Funding program (CFDA 10.180). The funding will support the purchase of equipment including a labeling system, double clipper, bowl chopper and grinder to modernize the awardee's meat processing facility located in Rifton, New York. These equipment upgrades will allow the awardee to increase production capacity, improve labor efficiency and food safety controls while maintaining product quality and consistency. The facility currently processes nearly 300,000 lbs of beef, chicken and pork annually and this project will enable the awardee to safely expand operations and sell its meat products commercially to generate a sustainable revenue stream in addition to its existing work with local farmers, food banks and other clients throughout the Hudson Valley region. The period of performance for this award is from March 29, 2021 through December 31, 2023.

Equipment modernization to improve safety, quality and efficiency in order to apply for grant of inspectionour mid-hudson valley facility was built in 2001 and while minor renovations and equipment purchases have been feasible over the last two decades, we have been constrained by the funding necessary to get our plant USDA inspected and certified in or order to realize revenue from the sale of our products to our community. Our goal is to modernize our plant in alignment with cutting edge food safety and quality techniques, technology, and equipment in order to generate a sustainable revenue source. We intend to purchase several pieces of equipment including a labeling system, double clipper, bowl chopper and grinder. These items will allow US to increase capacity, control labor and operate more efficiently and safely while maintaining quality and consistency. Our plant is at maximum capacity with current equipment. We process nearly 300,000 LBS of beef, chicken, and pork annually to feed over 2,000 church members through our own dining facilities. This project will allow US to safely increase our capacity and sell our fine products to local consumers. This will provide US with a revenue stream to continue our good work in conjunction with local farmers, food banks, and other private and commercial clients throughout the hudson valley.