Category Archives: Food Pantries

Giving Garden Gala at Cafe Bella

Posted on February 23, 2009 by karenpresents

Giving Garden Gala Fundraiser to Build a Greenhouse & Provide Healthy Food to Low-Income Families/Sat. Feb. 28 from 2-10 p.m. Do you like helping local causes? Want to be involved in bringing healthy, nutritious food to local families in need?  … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Market Community Foods Consignment

Posted on January 29, 2009 by lfcadmin

An interesting concept at community food bank in Arizona that runs community gardens and farmer’s markets in underserved areas. They have  a program where home gardeners and local farmers can sign up and drop off produce at the stand to … Continue reading →

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Interview with Vilsack, Obama’s pick for Ag Secretary

Posted on December 28, 2008 by lfcadmin

This entry by Brian Depew on Tue, 12/16/2008 on Blog for Rural America provides some insight on  how Vilsack will fare on issues important to sustainable minded small farmers.  It is encouraging. Although his enthusiasm for biotech is one of … Continue reading →

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Bill Moyers interviews Michael Pollan

Posted on November 30, 2008 by frijolitofarmer

PBS recently aired an interview with Michael Pollan about American food policy, changes he’d like to see the Obama administration make to localize agriculture, and the wishes of some that Pollan be appointed Secretary of Agriculture. The video is in two … Continue reading →

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Food Pantry Research

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lfcadmin

By Karen G. Thank you for the opportunity to address an issue that is very near and dear to my heart. That is the need to talk about and make changes in the availability of fresh vegetables. I would like … Continue reading →

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Another Food pantry idea

Posted on September 3, 2008 by lfcadmin

Another idea that might be used to promote donation by farmers to food pantries is the one below.  Already used by CFI in Athens, Ohio. Subject: PSA-Harvest a Row for the Hungry From:    “Community Food Initiatives” <cfi@frognet.net> Date:    Tue, September … Continue reading →

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Food Pantry Ideas

Posted on September 3, 2008 by lfcadmin

I have an idea on how to help food pantries get more local and fresh produce during the season. There are several farmer’s markets around the city, all with vendors that bring alot of produce during the summer season.  Could … Continue reading →

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