Rogue Valley Farm to School is feeding families in need.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many hardships to families and farmers.
Access to fresh, healthy, and particularly organic food, has been something out of reach for many families in the Rogue Valley for years. That has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crises.
To respond to this crisis this spring and summer, Rogue Valley Farm to School and Fry Family Farm teamed up to distribute 2,000 boxes of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to families in need via the school lunch programs of Central Point School District, Ashland School District and Kids Unlimited in Medford. The program was part of the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program and ran for twelve weeks from from May - August.
Together, Rogue Valley Farm to School and Fry Family Farm distributed nearly one million dollars in food to families and 24,000 boxes of produce over the course of 12 weeks.
Now we need your help to continue this program for families in the Phoenix-Talent School District who tragically lost their homes in the Almeda Fire on September 8, 2020. Learn more about how you can become involved here.
Testimonials
““My kids have loved trying some new foods and have started a garden with some of their new faves (kale!). The produce boxes have really gotten the kids excited about food and cooking and they are now asking to go to Farmer’s Markets for fresh veggies. This program has opened new doors for my family and we are so grateful.””
““This program has been such a blessing. We have been trying new food, cooking more at home and are able to eat more organic produce. Thank you for all of your hard work!””
““The virus has changed our family economic structure. With kids out of school, we aren’t able to work as much. We have been very fortunate to receive the produce.””
““My children are asking to eat vegetables! We are eating more organic food (from the box and our garden) and they’re excited about it!””