Farm Fresh and Free
Project of Central Rivers Farmshed
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.