033 Carryout in COVID: Connecting Communities with Fresh Farms

Introduction

I reached out to Fresh Farm for this series because, as the host to 30 farmer’s markets in the DC Metro area featuring the work of 240 producers, I knew Fresh Farm would have a unique perspective on the struggles of both vendors and consumers during this crisis. What I did NOT know, but was absolutely THRILLED to learn about, is the number of meaningful programs Fresh Farm has in place to ensure access to fresh, nutritious food for underserved populations in DC. My regular listeners know that, as a mother of 4, I highly value time in the kitchen with my children. Therefore, I was personally MOST excited about their foodprints program in DC public schools bringing both food and food education to kids and parents. Thrilled to share this and so much more with you in Fresh Farm’s information packed interview. Here’s Molly Scalise, director of communications.

Highlights

30 markets/240 producers
Kids/parents in 15 public schools receiving fresh frood and education
Connecting local, fresh food to the underserved
SNAP/WIC matching donations
Biggest challenge in COVID - not what I expected!

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About the Carryout in COVID Series

Of all the conflicting information we’re receiving these days, I’m having the most difficulty reconciling the call to support small, local businesses with the command to stay home as much as possible. Can I support small restaurants without contributing to the spread of the virus? I felt the best way to answer this question was to hear the stories of businesses in crisis and ask THEM my questions. A variety of guests including owners, farmers, and journalists, are participating in this series, so make sure you check back to get a new perspective each day.