Engage

Connecting families and farms to inspire life-long healthy eating. Supporting local farms that grow using sustainable methods is important for food security and economic development.

 
Empower

We believe that everyone should have access to nutritious food no matter what his or her level of income. And, participating in a community nourishes the soul.

 
Educate

It is important for people to understand how to grow, prepare, and preserve food so they can make informed choices about what they eat and how it affects their health.

 

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You will make a difference!

Your donation allows The Vegetable Connection to assist low-income families in our community access fresh, local food and empowering food education!

Our community and nation face enormous challenges; economically disadvantaged populations with limited access to nutritious food, a disconnection from where our food is grown and how, declines in new farmers and a lack of essential life skills in the kitchen and garden. The Vegetable Connection addresses these challenges through our unique and life changing programming.

In Larimer County, more than 40,000 residents are hungry and 1 in 5 Poudre School District children are considered food insecure. This means they are not sure they will have food to eat every day. Though we wholeheartedly acknowledge and support the work of organizations like our own that provide families with food, we believe that giving food to families is a temporary solution. Education is an important component that empowers people with the skills and knowledge to become productive and responsible citizens with skills that last a lifetime.

Feeding the Families

Assisting financially challenged families with whole or half Community Supporting Agriculture shares of healthy vegetables from our local farm partners throughout the Colorado growing season.

Nutrition Education

We want families to enjoy and use the vegetables that are provided to them. Cooking classes, tastings, recipes, and more!