Free Market News For February
Even though the Free Market remains closed to the public, we are working on two initiatives. The Outreach Section is open by appointment to clients of Social Service and Mental[…]
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FREE MARKET RECEIVES CARES GRANT
The Free Market received a grant from Grayson County from funds provided inthe first CARES Stimulus Bill to help local non-profits recover losses and covercosts due to the pandemic. This[…]
Free Market Closed Until Further Notice. Still Taking Some Donations
With Covid-19 cases increasing in our region, we made the difficult decision to close again until the risk of infection is lower. Even with our Covid precautions, it just felt[…]
Free Market Hires New Part-Time Manager
The Free Market is pleased to announce that we have filled the Part-Time Manager position that has been vacant since August. Michelle Lintecum, a lifelong resident of Galax with extensive[…]
2020 Achievements
Grayson LandCare added 3 member-driven projects this year, despite the pandemic: Food Independence, a much-needed food pantry located in Independence, a new Seed saving group that will partner with the[…]
Free Market Re-opens–Cautiously!
After five and a half months completely closed, the Free Market opened to customers on September 4th and is now open 1-5 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. We require[…]
Free Market seeks Part-Time Manager
The Free Market is looking for the right person to manage the Free Market, a bricks-and-mortar shop on North Independence Avenue where donated items are offered free to anyone who[…]
June Free Market News
The Free Market is still closed, although Jean, Kathy, and the rest of the crew are exploring ways to safely open back up. In the meantime, Jean has written an[…]