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4 people are interested
Friends of the Iowa City Farmers Market
ORGANIZATION: Local Foods Connection
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
I would like to invite you to join the new "Friends of the Market," a volunteer pool for the Iowa City Farmers Market. There are lots of little jobs to do, almost all of which can be done on your own time. If you are interested in helping us out, please contact Meggan Fisher. Please spread the word about this event and attend with your friends and family.
I would also like to encourage everyone to consider joining the FFM for the 2009 market season. Below is a list of the activities we foresee the FFM doing. If you are interested in being kept up to date on the activities of this group, please respond to be added to my email distribution list. Although we will have periodic meetings, attendance is not requisite to join the FFM.
What will The Friends do?
- Help plan fundraisers for the market
- Regular promotions and advertising
- Finding and securing sponsorship for the market
- Monthly newsletter and weekly e-newsletter
- Website work
- Develop new Farmers Market cookbook, and other new merchandise
- Assess the success of the market
- Provide hands on assistance at the market
- And much more!
Volunteers could choose to participate once, or volunteer regularly throughout the season. We are also looking into the possibility of transforming this group into a separate non-profit foundation. The market is so important to this community. Volunteering your time is a great way to help grow this market. I welcome general input on the direction and operation of the market. Please pass this information on to anyone else you think may have an interest in joining in the discussion.
Meggan Fisher
farmersmarket@iowa-city.org
More opportunities with Local Foods Connection
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Local Foods Connection
Location:
1556 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, US
Mission Statement
Local Foods Connection’s mission is to enhance eastern Iowa’s sustainable food system by making it more accessible to families and individuals with limited means. We aim to increase the opportunities for these community members to enjoy fresh, healthy food, connect with local farmers, and expand their skills and knowledge of cooking and nutrition.
Description
L Since 1999, Local Foods Connection has purchased produce, bread, eggs, meat and other products from local earth-friendly farms and has donated these goods to families who cannot afford such nutritious, tasty and fresh food. We provide opportunities for families to visit a farm and to learn healthy cooking methods. With your support, we assist families in need of a helping hand, strengthen our local foods network and empower the farmers who serve our community. Our vision is a local sustainable food system that is accessible to everyone.
CAUSE AREAS
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220 South Gilbert StreetIowa City Robert A Lee Recreation CenterIowa City, IA 52240
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2009
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16