We live in a region with abundant local food, yet many community members face challenges regularly accessing healthy fruits, vegetables, and whole foods.

Now, more than ever, as federal nutrition assistance programs are being terminated, we need individual support to provide for our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.

Rural Action is teaming up with Community Food Initiatives to respond to this challenge while supporting local farm and food businesses at the same time.

The Local Food for All campaign will provide a weekly share of Ohio-grown fruits, vegetables, and grain products for 20 families throughout the growing season! These shares will include fresh produce from the Chesterhill Produce Auction and a fresh loaf of bread from Village Bakery. The food will be distributed weekly through Community Food Initiatives’ Veggie Van in the communities of Glouster and Coolville.

The strength of this program lies in the collaboration between Rural Action and Community Food Initiatives, mobilizing community dollars efficiently to reach individuals who need it most.

This work cannot continue without your support. Help us reach our goal of $10,000!

Thank you in advance for stepping up during this time of great need.

Quotes:

“The veggie van is such a wonderful gift to the area! I love access to fresh produce. All peeps who set up and sell are friendly.” – Glouster resident

“Thank you very much for all your and your helpers efforts to improve our quality of life. We have been able to can and eat lots of goodies.” – Coolville resident

“Thank you Ivan and Veggie Van crew! Great summer, you all made it even better! I enjoyed all of the veggies, made homemade salsa, and pickles. Again thanks!” – Coolville resident

“The Veggie Van bag program really helped our family. It enabled us to eat healthier. On a very tight budget we cannot afford the amount of veggies we ate last summer.”

“Thanks to the Veggie Van we were able to try different vegetables and recipes. What a great addition to our community.”

“Being able to get great fresh produce in my little village…makes Veggie Van a jewel!!”

Local Food for All

Your donation will provide healthy, local food to someone in need

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