Farm Fresh and Free

Project of Central Rivers Farmshed

PROJECT CONTACT

Ann Vang

ann@farmshed.org

Farmshed's Farm, Fresh and Free (FFF) program, provides locally grown produce to hunger relief partners and TEFAP eligible community members. Established in 2010, Farmshed connects community members and farmers, offering resources and educational events for a resilient local food economy. FFF expands support to socially disadvantaged farmers, and emphasizes health equity.

Collaborating with hunger relief partners, the program addresses accessibility issues in sourcing local foods. Commitment to diversity is evident through the FFF program, fostering connections with Hmong-operated farms and offering technical assistance. FFF aims to benefit small local farms and the community, with qualitative data gathered through community interactions. Farmshed plans to share successes through an annual report, setting an example for community sponsors. The program's technical support is expected to continue through partnerships with WEDC and the Lake Michigan School Food Systems Innovations Hub.

PARTNERS

Care and Share Food Pantry Montello Wisconsin

CORE Community Resources

Hmong UPLIFT Program

FOCUS

Operation Bootstrap

Interfaith Food Pantry

Portage County Hunger, Poverty and Prevention Partnership

Wautoma Food Pantry

Waushara Food Pantry

GreenGold Gardens

SUPPLIERS

Bouressa Family Farm

School Road Farm

Wachholz Family Farm