About Us
To create a thriving, equitable food system by working with local farms to provide crucial access to fresh produce to food insecure people in Cleveland County.
MISSION
VISION
Our vision is a community where everyone has equal access to healthy food. That means fresh produce is affordable and available in all neighborhoods.
Here in Cleveland County, like other rural communities, we face the irony that despite having lots of beautiful farms, many of our neighbors are struggling to feed their families, let alone access the quality nutrition they need to live healthy lives.
There are 16,980 food insecure people in Cleveland County. In our county alone, there are 7 food deserts identified by the USDA. 24% of our county is reliant on SNAP or EBT, which has been subject to extreme cuts and pauses.
We work with local farmers to provide free, fresh produce to people across Cleveland County at our pop-up markets. We provide fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, and meat that are scarce at local pantries, no questions asked.
OUR PARTNER FARMS:
Old North Farm
Shelby, Cleveland County NC
Home of our community garden,
Healy Lane Farm
Mooresboro, Cleveland County NC
Produce, eggs and poultry.
Jupiter’s Pantry
Shelby, Cleveland County NC
Produce, eggs, poultry, pasture raised pork, and honey.
A Way of Life Farm
Bostic, Rutherford County NC
Produce and pasture raised pork.
Roots and Branches
Lawndale, Cleveland County NC
Produce, rice, herbs, poultry, and pork.
LJ Peaceful Acres Farm
Shelby, Cleveland County NC
Eggs and poultry.