We sponsor local literacy programs, the Corning food pantry, and Seneca Lake watershed initiatives. We do NOT put our logo on those donations — we believe cannabis-branded marketing into community organizations sets the wrong precedent.
NY MRTA centered equity in cannabis industry rebuilding. Our hiring practice prioritizes opportunity for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veteran, and formerly-incarcerated communities — communities disproportionately harmed by decades of cannabis prohibition. Our compliance lead came from the NY OCM equity track.
15+ NY-licensed cultivator partners on our shelf. We rotate weekly to give small-batch growers visibility + revenue. Premium tier prioritized for craft NY drops vs MSO bulk product. Our buyer travels to NY cultivator sites monthly to maintain direct relationships.
We host cannabis education evenings at the store (free, 21+, RSVP required). We co-sponsor Corning maker-community events. We participate in GlassFest + ArtsFest weekend programming as a Gaffer District small-business neighbor.