Since opening the first City Feed on Boylston Street in 2000, City Feed has made it a point to support many of the local organizations and businesses that make our neighborhood a better place. Here are a few of City Feed's favorites--check them out!
Video Underground
www.thevideounderground.com
Location: Jamaica Plain, MA! Less than 1 mile away!
What They Do: Video rentals, sales, Film screenings & MORE!
About the Company:
Opened in 2002 by long-time JP resident Evonne Wetzner, Video
Underground was created to provide the Boston area with the best
selection of independent film not seen since, never. Beyond stocking
all the biggest blockbusters, Video Underground makes a real effort to
include titles not found in mainstream video stores and aims to reflect
the diverse tastes of the community in its inventory. The VU staff
loves to discuss, research films and take customer requests regularly
to improve its selection; the importance of this social interaction is
at the root of what sets the VU apart from the others. They also
host outdoor films in their backyard during the summer and work hard to
support local film culture. Five-time winner of "Best of JP" by JP Gazette readers and featured on the cover of the Boston Globe Magazine, Video Underground is proud to be part of the locally-owned businesses that make up our neighborhood!
So forgo Netflix and take a walk down the street to support this
innovative video store, share & be a part of the great film scene
in J.P. and beyond...
| Company | What They Do |
| Bikes Not Bombs | Promoting bicycle technology as a concreate alternative to war and environmental destruction. |
| Boston Community Change | Shop Locally, Share Locally |
| Boston Natural Areas Network | Working to preserve, expand, and improve urban open space |
| City Year | Uniting young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service. |
| Egleston Square Main Streets | Have you been to Egleston lately? |
| ESAC | Ensuring stability through action in the community |
| Food Not Bombs | Cook for Peace |
| Haymarket People's Fund | Anti-racist and multi-cultural foundation for social justice in New England |
| Hyde Square Task Force | Empowering the youth and families of Hyde Square |
| J.P. Historical Society | Walking tours and lectures about JP's history |
| J.P.
Neighborhood Development Corporation |
Building our community |
| J.P.
Open Studios/ J.P. Arts Council |
Promoting local artists |
| J.P. World's Fair | Celebration of the community—9/12/09! |
| J.P. Youth Soccer | Soccer education for boys and girls of JP |
| Jamaica
Plain Community Centers |
Recreation, Education, and Celebration |
| Neighbors for Neighbors | Neighborhood-centric social networks |
| Regan Youth League | Organized baseball in an open, safe and friendly environment. |
| Spontaneous Celebrations | Positive change through the arts |
| The Food Project | Creating social change through sustainable agriculture. |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Preserving properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in MA. |
| Company | What They Do |
| 40 South Street | Vintage Clothing |
| Bikes Not Bombs | Bike Shop and Non Profit Org |
| Boing | J.P.'s Toy Shop! |
| Fire Opal | Jewerly, Art, Gifts and clothing. |
| Gadgets | Kitchen Store |
| Hatched | Eco Baby Clothes |
| New Leaf Flores | Flowers |
| Petal and Leaf | Flowers |
| Rhythm and Muse | Books & Music |
| Video Underground | Movie Rentals |
| Company | What They Do |
| Blue Frog Bakery | Delicious local baked goods |
| Centre Street Café | Café featuring local and organic food. |
| El Oriental de Cuba | Un pedacita de cuba en Jamaica Plain (Authentic cuban food) |
| James's Gate | Neighborhood Irish Restaurant & Pub |
| JP Licks | Homemade Ice Cream Café |
| Bella Luna Restaurant | Food, Drink, Art, Music & Games |
| Purple Cactus | California inspired burritos and wraps |
| Same Old Place | Pizza, subs and beer on tap |
| Company Name | Short description of goods/services |
| Ten Tables | Dining with a french flair |
| Ula Café | Neighborhood deli and café |
| Vee Vee | A new American Bistro |
| Company | What They Do |
| Buy Fresh | Guide to farms and locally grown food north of Boston |
| Farm Aid | Keeping family farmers on their land |
| Food Routes | Reintroducing Americans to their food |
| Local Harvest | Find farmer's markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area |
| Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Your connection to MA grown farm products, specialty foods, and fun ag-tivities |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association | For everyone who cares about food, where it comes from, and how it's grown. |
| Slow Food | Linking the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) | Helping agricultural enterprises in southeastern MA achieve economic success. |
| Sustainable Table | Serving up healthy food choices |
| Sustainable
Business Network of Greater Boston |
Engages business and community leaders in building economies that are local, green, and fair. |
| Company | What They Do |
| The Boston Home Team | Jamaica Plain realtors. |
| Building Materials Resource Center |
A nonprofit building materials reuse project. |
| Helios Designs | Local Design Group |
| Kevin Cradock Woodworking | Local expert woodworking services |
| Lori DeSantis Photography | Local Freelance Photographer who lives and works with the JP community |
| Yumont Hardware | Always has what you need |
| Edible Boston | Quarterly publication celebrating the abundance of local foods, season by season |
| Red Sun Press | Worker owned local print and design |
| Schell Printing | Family owned local printer. |
| Zea Barker | Jane of All Trades, Zea did our woodcuts illustrations! |
| Greta Merrick | Graphic designer extraordinaire: she has done a lot of print work for CFS! |
| Jim
Hobbs and The Fully Celebrated Orchestra |
3 piece free Jazz orchestra based out of J.P. (great!) |
| Quartet of Happiness | Part jazz, part performance art, and all of it the child of insane wit |
| Peter Bufano | Accordionist |
| Mike The Hatman | Music, dancing, ballon fun & more |
| Erin Harpe | "The New Empress of the Delta Blues" |