Planning for the “near future” at Food Independence
Food Independence has grown about fivefold since opening in 2020. We now source over 150,000 pounds of food per year that is distributed on a monthly basis to about 380[…]
Category: Food Independence
It’s Giving Tuesday
Dear friends and neighbors, I want to thank everyone for their generous donations at our Annual Meeting and Auction. If you would like to make an additional donation to Grayson[…]
Food Independence has another record distribution
Food Independence had another record setting distribution for Thanksgiving this year. 30 volunteers handled a record crowd with 464 boxes given out, far ahead of the past record of 441[…]
Food Independence Highlights for 2024
Demand for the services provided by Food Independence continues to grow. Over 157,000 pounds of food was delivered to an average of 360 households, increasing close to 400 families during[…]
Harvest Moon Social, Auction and Annual Meeting is October 21st. YOU are invited!
You are cordially invited to join Grayson LandCare Monday, October 21 6:00-9pm at the Goodwill Grange #959, 840 Grange Hall Road, Troutdale VA, 24378. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please[…]
Save the date! Annual Auction and hors d’oeuvres party October 21
October is coming and with it the Grayson LandCare Annual Meeting and Auction, featuring hors d’oeuvres by Chef Jen Cavey! We look forward to seeing everyone for this event. This[…]
Food Independence: A healthy 4 year old!
Sometimes it is hard to believe Food Independence celebrates its fourth year of food assistance to our community this month. Given huge growth in demand and survival during and after[…]
Food Independence: HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
Last Spring, demand for food assistance soared at Food Independence, as expected. Covid-era supplements for SNAP and other income/need related programs were ending. Food programs nationwide braced for an increase[…]