A Day for Local Flood Relief, and A Farmer’s Market
by cobb, October 14, 2009 | Permalink
In order to assist with repairs and rebuilding after damage inflicted by the recent flooding through Georgia, Slow Food Atlanta has created what they call the Georgia Flooded Farms Relief Fund. The Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) provides money for relief, but for farmers, this only comes in the form of loans. Slow Food is helping more directly by generating and simply donating funds.
To this end, all of the Atlanta area Whole Foods Market stores will be pitching in. On Wednesday, October 21, we will donate 5% of our store’s income to the Georgia Flooded Farms Relief Fund. With help from you, our customers, we can speed up the recovery from this unforseen tragedy.
In addition to our 5% Day, we will also be having a gathering of local farmers and growers here at Harry’s Farmers Market in Marietta. From 4-7 PM, you can come and buy food right from the hands of the farmers who grew it. With over 20 farmers and growers coming to pariticipate, and all of them donating a portion of their own profits from the day to the Relief Fund, it should be a day to remember. We hope to see you there!
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