Something exciting is sprouting at the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm—a new farmstand that will offer fresh, local produce and help our community flourish!
The vision is to sell produce sourced directly from the farm and other local farmers and handmade food products from the community. It is anticipated to open in spring 2025 and operate every Saturday year-round. Local nonprofits and clubs will also be able to use it for fundraising.
Proceeds will support the growing Food Bank and Farm. The Food Bank sees 10 to 20 new families seeking help daily. In 2023, the Food Bank Farm produced 14,500 pounds of fresh, organically-grown vegetables to support our community.
The Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation, which runs these programs, developed the farmstand plan with the help of a $250,000 grant from Republic Services and Rebuilding Together Sacramento. Recognizing the need for more fresh produce and the popularity of programs like veggie boxes, the Foundation expanded its services.
“Our thriving farm started as an empty parking lot and a dream. The farmstand is the next step,” said Foundation Founder & CEO Brad Squires. “The farmstand will feed our community, support local farmers, and allow us to make a greater impact. It is another way to show the Orangevale-Fair Oaks community that we care!”
Thanks to the grant and the hard work of volunteers, the farmstand was built from the ground up and completed by the end of September. Painted with “The Farmstand Est 2024,” it begins a new chapter for the Food Bank and Farm.
Stay updated by signing up for our email newsletter at https://www.foodbank.farm/ and following us on Facebook and Instagram. Farmers interested in partnering with the farmstand can email [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to the farmstand in 2025!
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