EXPANDING ACCESS
TO LOCAL FOOD
Expanding access to local food ensures that
everyone in the Yampa Ealley eats local, nutritionally dense food.
LOCAL FOOD FOR EVERYONE
Local Food to Community Initiative
Rose West is part of the Local Food to Community Initiative, run by Hunger Free Colorado and Nourish Colorado. These two non-profits have come together to help connect producers to institutional buyers. This effort came out of the Food Pantry Assistance Grant, now called the Community Food Grant, a program that distributes funds to food banks and pantries across the state to assist in local food procurement in underserved areas.
Meredith Rose is a Regional Food Coordinator for the Northwest corner of Colorado and as such, helps school districts purchase more local food in ways that make sense for school nutritional requirements, kitchen logistics, and for the producer.
Discounted CSA Boxes
New in 2024, I am now offering discounted CSA Boxes to make sure that local food has a broad reach. Would you like to receive discounted CSA Boxes? The total cost is $190 (+ tax and $25 delivery fee if applicable). Note that there are two discounted boxes available per season, and they are on a first-come, first-served basis via form submittal. You don’t have to prove eligibility or submit any documents.
Discounted boxes might be for you if you...
Are supporting children or have other dependents
Have significant debt
Have medical expenses not covered by insurance
Have tuition/educational expenses
Receive public assistance
Have immigration-related expenses
Are a senior citizen
Have health issues