October at the IFM
Hi Friends, as the end of the season approaches, we are looking forward to next season and we need your input! Please take this 2 question survey about replacing the[…]
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Free Market Teams up with Food Independence to brighten the holidays!
Once again this year, the Free Market will hand out stuffed toys and knitted or crocheted winter hats to the children of Food Independence families. This happens at the December[…]
Food Independence Update
September was a great month at the pantry. The leadership transition is going smoothly. Some facts for the month: In September we distributed 350 food boxes that went to 323[…]
Harvest Moon Social, Auction and Annual Meeting is SATURDAY October 18th. YOU are invited!
You are cordially invited to join Grayson LandCare SATURDAY, October 18 5:30-8:30pm at the Goodwill Grange #959, 840 Grange Hall Road, Troutdale VA, 24378. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please[…]
Ag and Art Adventure at the Permaculture Garden
Save the date for the Ag and Art Adventure September 6 & 7! Be sure to stop at the Permaculture Garden. You can learn about Permaculture, seed saving, and tour[…]
IFM events in September
We are excited to hold the first Garlic Festival on September 5. Our First Friday Cooking day will feature recipes with lots of garlic. Geshe Morley will be the guest[…]
Leadership change approved by Food Independence Steering Committee
The Food independence Steering Committee approved changes to our leadership effective January 2026 at its August 14 meeting. Tom and Anita Simpson announced last December they would step down as[…]
Meet the new leaders of Food Independence, Shannon & Mark Miller
As you read in the previous article, Tom and Anita are finally stepping down from Food Independence after creating and leading it for 6 years. Shannon and Mark Miller have[…]