Farm Rx
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Farmers Market Brings Fresh Food, Community to Creature Comforts
Every Wednesday evening, Creature Comforts transforms into a vibrant hub of local food, community connection and healthy living. The Athens Farmers Market isn’t just about produce, but about people too. Iwalani Falfour, owner and manager at Farm Cart, shares insights on sourcing local ingredients and building relationships with customers and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Nonprofits Address Food Insecurity By Providing Aid to Hungry Children, Families
In 2024, we’re serving more individuals than ever due to inflation,” Geoff Rushing, founder of City of Refuge Athens, said. “When the price of gas goes up, or their power bill goes up, or groceries go up, they have to make a choice, am I going to pay my power…
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Athens-Clarke County
FarmRx Provides Free Produce for Low-Income Families in Athens
One in six Athens residents are considered “food insecure,” according to Feeding America. Thirty-five percent of that group do not qualify for assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. FarmRx, also known as the Food as Medicine Prescription Program, is working to provide free fruits and vegetables to low-income families…