Sunday, May 27, 2012

Fresh Stop Season 2012 is Kicking Off!!

2012 SEASON IS JUNE 6 - SEPTEMBER 26

PRE-ORDER FOR OPENING BY JUNE 1, 2012
Contact Al Mortenson
Ph. (502) 741-2430

Share is $12
Limited Income Share is $6

What is Fresh Stop at 4UMC?

  • a gathering place for the community surrounding Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church (4UMC)
  • a place to buy affordable, local, fresh produce from local farmers every week
  • a place to share healthy and delicious food recipes and ideas
How?
  • Be sure to get a Fresh Stop brochure in the 4UMC officeand fill out the sign-up form today!
  • Fresh, local food is delivered weekly at 10:00 am to the Fresh Stop at 4UMC so everyone can pick up their order and share in the health!
  • Food boxes, or shares, are offered in ONE size this year and have flexible pricing so everyone can afford to enjoy fresh, local food
  • One share (enough for 1-2 people): $12/wk ($6 limited income)
  • We will be able to accept cash, checks, money orders, KY EBT/Food Stamps!
  • Full season shares can be purchased by paying upfront for all 20 weeks
  • Week-to-week orders and pre-payment can be given to a Fresh Stop coordinator by the Sunday before pick-up
When?
  • Fresh Stop will run during the growing season when farmers are harvesting their crops
  • Food shares will be available June 6th through September 26, 2012
  • Shares will be available for pickup every Wednesday from 5-7pm in the garden of 4UMC
Why?
  • Fresh Stop - 4UMC envisions a community built around healthy food!
  • When you pick up your food you can exchange recipes and information and connect with knowledgeable neighbors about food and health
  • Weekly newsletter with recipe ideas and nutritional facts about the food will also be offered
  • You will be supporting local farmers, strengthening relationships in the community and improving you and your family's health!

4 comments:

  1. COME OUT FOR WEEK TWO at 5PM!!

    Today's Produce:

    BELL PEPPERS
    BROCCOLI
    CABBAGE CUCUMBERS
    ONIONS
    ROMAINE LETTUCE
    SNOW PEAS
    TURNIP GREENS
    YELLOW SQUASH
    ZUCCHINI

    If you didn't sign up for a share last week, come check out our sale table and sign up for next week!!

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  2. WEEK THREE FIVE O'CLOCK, Come on out!!

    Today's Produce:

    GREEN BEANS
    KALE
    LEAF LETTUCE
    NEW POTATOES
    ONIONS
    PEPPERS
    SPINACH
    SUGAR SNAP PEAS
    TOMATOES
    YELLOW SQUASH

    If you didn't sign up for a share last week, come check out our sale table and sign up for next week!! Weekly shares are $12, low income is $6.

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  3. WEEK FIVE - 5PM SEE YOU THERE!

    Today's Produce:

    CANTALOUPE
    CUCUMBERS
    GREEN BEANS
    KALE
    NEW POTATOES
    PEACHES
    SWEET CORN
    TOMATOES

    Want to get rid of those shopping bags, bring them with you! We want them!

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  4. WEEK SIX - 5PM (Hopefully not quite as hot as last week)

    BELL PEPPERS
    BROCOOLI
    CANDY BEETS
    PAULA RED APPLES
    SWEET CORN
    TOMATOES
    YELLOW SQUASH

    Don't forget those bags!!

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