Adopt-A-Family Local Foods Connection
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Geographic areas served: Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa
Mission:
Local Foods Connection is a non-profit food relief agency based in Iowa City, Iowa. We purchase food items from local farmers and donate these goods to families whose economic or social status prevent them from enjoying such nutritious, tasty and fresh foods. We also provide opportunities for our adopted families to visit the farms and to learn healthy cooking methods.
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cgottsch
12/09/09
I have volunteered with Local Foods Connection for the last three years. I was drawn to the organization because they are the only group I know of that works to connect low-income individuals with fresh, local, organically produced vegetables and fruits, while educating families about farming, food...
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ericnost
12/02/09
I have known Local Foods Connection for over a couple of years now.
I first helped out in the summer of 2007 when I accompanied families in the program who receive CSA shares out to the farms which supply the produce.
Most of these families, especially the children, had little experience with ...
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