Holiday events
Kick off the holidays with the annual IFM Online Market Open House at the IFM/GLC office at 104 Courthouse Street. This free event will be held during the regular pick[…]
The Free Market Spreads the Joy of Giving!
On Saturday, December 2nd, the Free Market will once again open the Christmas Gift Shop in the GATE Center. All year long, we squirrel away new and like-new items that[…]
Thank You!
It’s the time of year when we look back on what we have accomplished with generosity of our donors and support of our volunteers and members. You can find our[…]
FEELING THANKFUL
Food Independence has had a lot to be thankful about since 2020 but this year gave us so many “thankful things” needed to handle the challenges of 2023. Inflation impacted[…]
It’s time for the Harvest Moon Dinner, Auction and Meeting
IMPORTANT: Please consider bringing cash or check. Given connectivity in our area, we PLAN to be able to take credit cards and we think the bugs are gone, but just[…]
2023 Highlights
Our annual meeting is also when we celebrate our acheivements for 2023 and look ahead to 2024. In 2023 the generosity of our donors, support of our volunteers, and active[…]
Field trip to Mt. View Farm September 18, 6:30pm
Thanks very much to Hank and Denise Sturkie of Mt. View Farm for hosting the September meeting. There is always interest in the art of beekeeping and cutflowers continue to[…]
Save the date for the Harvest Moon Dinner, Auction and annual meeting; October 16
316 W Main St, Fries, VA 24330 Fall is in the air and it’s time once again to get together at the annual auction and dinner. This year, the dinner[…]