Frisky Cow Gelato (FCG), a gelato company based at Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH is donating to a new fund at Keene State College that supports activities to increase access to local food, bolster sustainability initiatives, and address issues of food insecurity for students.
On March 3, 2020, FCG introduced a new custom flavor, called Mint Owl Crunch, to retail stores. The new flavor, described as “dark Belgian chocolate with all-natural mint flavor and crunchy red and white candy “owl pellets”, was developed by gelato artisan and company owner, Linda Rubin, as a special tribute to Keene State College (KSC).
“Keene is a college town and I’m proud of the many roles KSC plays in helping to make our region of the state a very special place to live, learn, work and play in,” says Rubin. More than 400 students, faculty and staff were involved in the creation and naming of the dedicated flavor with special support from the college’s food services provider, Chartwells. According to Rubin, $.15/pint of the sales from the Mint Owl Crunch will be donated to KSC for activities that address environmental and food insecurity issues.
Frisky Cow Farm Products, Inc is a woman-owned business and an NH Benefit Corporation with a triple bottom line. In addition to growing profits, the company is also dedicated to being a force for good in the community and the environment. The company also donates $.15/pint of sales from other flavors to local non-profits working to grow our local food system.
Frisky Cow Gelato is sold at Keene State’s Lloyd’s Marketplace. It is one of several local products offered to students since Chartwells’ Higher Education became the new food service provider in August of 2018. According to Director of Campus Life, Jennifer Ferrell, KSC is nationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability which includes supporting projects that increase access to local food for students and faculty.
“One of our foundational values as a public institution is sustainability,” says Ms. Ferrell. “Our partnership with Frisky Cow Gelato is in direct support of our plans to increase access to local food, bolster sustainability initiatives, and address issues of food insecurity amongst our students. According to the 2019 #RealCollege survey, administered by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice and taken by nearly 167,000 students from 171 two-year institutions and 56 four-year institutions, 39% of respondents indicated they were food insecure in the prior 30 days.
“I think it’s critical, especially in rural communities, for people to invest in their local economies, take care of each other, support products, farms, restaurants, colleges, shops, and salons that bring color and vibrancy to our neighborhoods and towns and strengthen our local economy,” says Rubin.
Frisky Cow Gelato is currently being sold in 30 grocery stores, coops, restaurants, farm stands, and farm stores in parts of MA, VT, NH, and CT.
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For more information, visit www.friskycowgelato.org, email at lrubin5010@gmail.com or call 603-757-2522. Instagram: #eatfrisky; Facebook: @friskycowgelato
About Frisky Cow Gelato: Frisky Cow Gelato is a small batch, premium, artisan gelato made from organic milk, sourced from local New Hampshire farms practicing regenerative agriculture. It is a healthier and more flavorful alternative to American ice cream with half the saturated fat, fewer calories, and less churned-in air. Everything is made from scratch using organic and local ingredients (ie, coffee, maple sugar, berries) are used when possible.
Frisky Cow Gelato is a woman-owned NH Benefit Corporation dedicated to growing profits and being a force for good in the community and the environment. FCG is made at Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH using organic milk from their herd. Stonewall Farm is the “Scoop shop” for the company during the summer months. A percent of sales are donated to area non-profits working to improve access to local food. Environmental goals strive to minimize the company’s carbon footprint.