The Local will be closed next Wednesday, Sept 21 - Friday, Sept 23 so that staff can take part in #FoodSummit2022, a shared learning experience with CFCs and Good Food Organizations from coast to coast to coast. We will, no doubt, be returning with renewed energy and new ideas for making good food accessible to everyone in our communities! #MoreThanGoodFood
Come down to Marketplace Square for United Way Perth-Huron's Campaign Kickoff. Pulled pork sandwiches and coleslaw prepared by The Local's amazing community chefs and volunteers from Sunlife Financial.
There's still room on the 'bus' to Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese this Tuesday, September 13th leaving The Local at 1pm and returning by 4pm. RSVP by contacting Jenn at jenn@thelocalcfc.org or 519-508-3663 ext 1002.
We're looking for volunteers to help with sales at our Community Access Market. Volunteers help weigh and ring in produce. Mondays from 3:30pm - 6:30pm to help setup and teardown the market and help with checkout. Fridays from 11:00 – 1:30. Must be reliable. Able to do basic math. Experience in retail is an asset but not necessary. Apply at https://thelocalcfc.org/volunteer/
Meanwhile, at Dufferin Park Urban Farm...Lucas and the gardening gang have planted carrots and beets for the upcoming Hunter's Banquet (Friday, Nov 18th) at The Local CFC! 🥕Varieties: Tricolour (purple, white, and orange). Atomic Reds. Chantenay red cored heirloom. Triton. Scarlet Nantes. Beet varieties: Golden. Five colour rainbow. Chioggia.
