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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) granted $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.

Join Farmers Markets in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Visit your local Blue Ridge Region Farmers Market or check out a new one nearby this National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9!

LEAP Community Store Celebrates Its 1st Birthday Party with Community Open House

The LEAP Community Store offers a variety of quality, fresh, frozen, prepared and pantry foods, extending access to local food in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood.

Roanoke Foodshed Network Secures $800,000 USDA Grant

The ‘Strong Food and Farm Future’ Project aims to build equitable and resilient food systems in the region.

LEAP Opens Brick-and-Mortar Food Store

The LEAP Community Store will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood.

Commodities & Camaraderie

Grandin Village Farmers Market is a flourishing hub of local food and community connection.

The Roanoke Foodshed Network Celebrates National Nutrition Month in March

National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating routines, and creating physical activity habits.

LEAP Kitchen Seeks Food Business Start-Ups

The Roanoke shared commercial kitchen has capacity for new members and is offering expanded services.

Giving Back in Retirement

Taking the time to better your community makes a huge difference to those around you – and can even improve your own well-being.

Arts Connect the Food System

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) is providing support for members of the RFN and the Roanoke arts community to host a series of community-based arts and cultural events around food and farming.

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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) granted $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.
A variety of foods and crafts at the Catawba Valley Farmers Market.

Join Farmers Markets in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Visit your local Blue Ridge Region Farmers Market or check out a new one nearby this National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9!
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LEAP Community Store Celebrates Its 1st Birthday Party with Community Open House

The LEAP Community Store offers a variety of quality, fresh, frozen, prepared and pantry foods, extending access to local food in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood.
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Roanoke Foodshed Network Secures $800,000 USDA Grant

The ‘Strong Food and Farm Future’ Project aims to build equitable and resilient food systems in the region.
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LEAP Opens Brick-and-Mortar Food Store

The LEAP Community Store will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood.
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Commodities & Camaraderie

Grandin Village Farmers Market is a flourishing hub of local food and community connection.
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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Celebrates National Nutrition Month in March

National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating routines, and creating physical activity habits.
Matt Rose, owner of Spice Titan, at the LEAP Kitchen.

LEAP Kitchen Seeks Food Business Start-Ups

The Roanoke shared commercial kitchen has capacity for new members and is offering expanded services.
Volunteering at a community garden is an excellent way to stay active and help out your neighbors.

Giving Back in Retirement

Taking the time to better your community makes a huge difference to those around you – and can even improve your own well-being.
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Arts Connect the Food System

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) is providing support for members of the RFN and the Roanoke arts community to host a series of community-based arts and cultural events around food and farming.
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