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SUMMARY:Honoring Valley Treasure Friendly City Food Co-op
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Announcing our 2024 Valley Treasure” title_align=”separator_align_left” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Friendly City Food Co-op” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Bitter%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffriendlycity.coop|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””]This year\, we’re excited to present the 2024 Valley Treasure award to the Friendly City Food Co-op. Since opening its doors in Harrisonburg in 2011\, the co-op has made a lasting impact on the local community and beyond\, providing local\, organic and allergy-friendly food and products while building a stronger connection between people and producers.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8527″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Friendly City Food Co-op was started by a group of committed community members who wanted a local grocery store with healthy\, local food options. Their vision came to life through the 100% community-owned co-op\, starting with just a handful of owners and now expanding to over three thousand. This model means the co-op will always truly serve the community\, meeting the real-time needs of owners\, shoppers and producers.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Friendly City Food Co-op is about more than just accessing healthy\, local food—it’s about building community. In their own words\, the co-op’s intent is to create fair and friendly relationships\, a vibrant local economy\, healthy and informed consumers\, and to be good stewards of the environment through conscientious and sustainable use of resources.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]To that end\, they host unique market days\, offer classes that anyone can plug into\, accept and match food assistance vouchers and commit to composting and recycling in their operations. And there is the ever-popular $1 Table\, where all through the Valley growing season\, local produce is available to mix-and-match for $1 a pound. The co-op is truly dedicated to strengthening and improving the health of our community. Their reach extends beyond the shelves\, fostering connections and providing resources that benefit everyone.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”8559″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]At the Alliance\, we work hard to protect agricultural land and support the farmers and producers who steward it and the communities that benefit from their efforts. Friendly City Food Co-op’s commitment to connect people to their local farmers and producers with an eye towards a vibrant economy\, healthy communities and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with our mission.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]As one of the nominators put it\, “Having a locally owned grocery store is good for the community in countless ways\, but here are a few that come easily to mind. The downtown area was a food desert and desperately needed a place to buy real food. The store brings the community together with lots of classes and opportunities to have a voice over products they carry.”[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Honoring Friendly City Food Co-op” title_align=”separator_align_left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join us in celebrating Friendly City Food Co-op on Friday\, October 18th at 10 AM. We will honor both the Friendly City Food Co-op and North Star Sari Carp with a special ceremony at the co-op’s patio area. The event is open to everyone—please RSVP to join in-person or join the virtual Facebook Live event. \nThe celebration will continue on Saturday\, October 19th at the co-op’s annual Community Harvest Party from 1 PM to 5 PM. We’ll be set up with some special treats for all the owners and shoppers who have made the co-op possible (while supplies last!).[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1727729271212{background-color: #e3f1da !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1727729287802{background-color: #e3f1da !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Join the Ceremony” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Bitter%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”80″ css=”” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_single_image image=”8560″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\nFriday\, October 18\n10 AM \nFriendly City Food Co-op\n150 E. Wolfe St\n(directions) \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”In-person RSVP” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.everyaction.com%2FQ3MNwploh0CzDP2yjM21NA2|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Join Facebook Live” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1727815150409{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F6Y4oYxesqhy6LWZa%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1727729302886{background-color: #e3f1da !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Join the Party” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Bitter%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”80″ css=”” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_single_image image=”8534″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/1161597111596927/”][vc_column_text css=””]\nSaturday\, October 19\n1 – 5 PM \nFriendly City Food Co-op\n150 E. Wolfe St\n(directions) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/honoring_valley_treasure_friendly_city_food_co-op/
LOCATION:Friendly City Food Co-op\, 150 East Wolfe St\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22802\, United States
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