Free Farm Stand

Where food and community come to life

Before setting off on my travels there is one organization close to home in San Francisco, CA, U.S. that deserves a moment of recognition.

Every Sunday from 12pm-3pm volunteers show up rain or shine to hand out produce to local community members. Most Sundays 100+ neighbors come through the line. Many depend on Free Farm Stand for fresh food that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford; while others just show up for the nourishing community that Free Farm Stand has created in a quiet park tucked in the Mission District.

I have learned so much from my fellow volunteers and neighbors in the community. With a melting pot of cultures descending upon the market every Sunday, I have learned the name for certain vegetables in 3+ languages, I have laughed with community members even when there is a language barrier between us, and I have seen how food can truly build a community.

Free Farm Stand is an amazing example of how food creates community and brings people together.

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