Food. We love it for the many different flavors, the colors, the textures, and, perhaps most importantly, for the memories created when we share it with family and friends. But at its most basic level, food is essential to nourish our bodies. Unfortunately in Wake County, there are too many people who are unable to feed themselves and their families with healthy foods.
At the Western Wake Farmer's Market, we provide a source for healthy, local foods in our area, but we also provide a way to nourish community by sharing with those who need help. WWFM partners with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to help feed the hungry because everyone is entitled to food. Farmer FoodShare and Plant a Row for the Hungry, or PAR, are two great programs than enable the market and our shoppers to nourish community.
FoodShare
Farmer FoodShare allows shoppers to take part when they “buy a bunch, give a bunch” each week and “feed” our Donation Station. It's so easy to buy an extra head of lettuce, dozen eggs or cheese, for instance, and drop it at the Donation Station. Shoppers also may donate money at the information tent, and market volunteers will then shop the market for food donations.
Our market vendors also proudly participate in this giving opportunity.
Plant a Row for the Hungry (PAR)
WWFM also is proud to be a PAR partner with the Food Shuttle this year. That means that gardeners can plant an extra row, raised bed or even a container and donate extra fruit, veggies and herbs at the market once their garden starts producing. Home gardeners and any business, church or other group with a community garden, are invited to sign up for PAR at the market or via email.
Thank you for helping WWFM nourish community with generous food donations!
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