How Can I Donate?
Each year, huge agribusinesses are subsidized by the federal government, many of them being paid to not grow their crops of corn, wheat or soy. Small, non-commodity growers miss out on most of these subsidy programs and everyone's health suffers when processed foods are cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables. This backwards system has to change.
The Fresh Fund is part of a national advocacy effort to show the USDA and federal/state/local governments that subsidizing local food systems is a healthier, much desired alternative for our tax dollars. In the meantime, it's up to us to support the Fresh Fund so that we can demonstrate the demand for such a program.
Any size contribution is appreciated.
Or, you can drop your donation at the market Information Booth.
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Andrea Magee
of the City Heights Farmers' Market Steering Committee
(andrea.magee@theirc.org or 619-641-7510 x277).