Fresh food is a necessity, not a luxury. We are creating new pathways for all Frederick County residents to access affordable, nutritious foods through partnerships with local farmers and initiatives like the Veggie Van mobile market.

Buying locally grown food keeps your money in the community. Small local farms create jobs, preserve agricultural land, support other local businesses such as restaurants, schools and hospitals, and reduces the distance that food travels. The more food miles accumulated during food transportation, the greater carbon emissions and negative impact on our planet. It’s time to make a shift, eat local food.

Food is a sensory experience! Helping people explore food by engaging their senses - touch, smell, taste and sight - helps children and adults become more open to trying new foods. With hands-on workshops for cooking in-season whole foods, garden lessons for growing food, and field trips to local farms, we are increasing knowledge, awareness and connection to farmers and where our food comes from.