Spring is finally arriving in the North Country and we are
looking forward to those fresh, tasty, and healthy vegetables and fruits grown
by our local farmers. Bet you are, too!
But we also know how many people here in the North Country
struggle to put that kind of nutritious and delicious food on their tables.
And we recognize how many area farmers are also struggling
to build a successful business that will support their own families and
contribute to the local economy.
Our core programs at GardenShare work to tackle both of
those challenges at once!
By raising money for our Bonus Bucks program which helps
lower-income and working families purchase local food, we are also
strengthening sales for our local farmers.
Dulli Tengeler of Birdsfoot Farm said it best. “Last season we had about 45 CSA members and
10 percent of our members were Bonus Bucks recipients. This year we are looking to increase our CSA
memberships to 60 to 80 shares! Bonus Bucks will make it possible for more
people to join our community!”
That’s truly a win-win.
Dulli also shared this story, “One of our repeat CSA members
who has really become a staple member of our community almost had to give up
their share last year because of affordability.
But because of the Bonus Bucks program provided by GardenShare they were
able to keep their share and we were able to keep our community together
strong.”
Will you consider a donation to support this work? You can donate here.
Thank you so much.
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One father’s story…
I just wanted to say that the Farmers Market
SNAP incentive program has been a godsend thus far. Normally, I
wouldn't be spending my SNAP/EBT funds at a farmers market (because most of
the produce is from slightly to much more expensive than the stuff you can
get at the store), but with the grants it's been an excellent
resource.
My daughter and I have greatly enjoyed the
higher quality produce and local meats (heirloom strawberries and tomatoes
= so much better flavor than the supermarket), as well as the fresh baked
goods on offer. The value has been excellent, the staff extremely
friendly, and it's been a pleasure supporting local farmers and producers.
Thank you all, from me and my daughter, Andrea.
-Jason
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You can make a difference for families like Jason’s!
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$250 helps a family of
five have healthy food by paying for half of their CSA share
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$100 doubles the
buying power at the farmers market for a young mother who relies on SNAP and
helps her provide fresh local produce to her children
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$50 helps a working
family who makes a little too much to receive SNAP benefits get $100 worth of
farmers market produce
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$25 helps a senior
citizen double the value when they shop at the farmers market
And your gift of any amount or your commitment of volunteer time
helps GardenShare reach our vision for our community…
Healthy Food s Healthy Farms s Everybody Eats
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