Local Foods Connection caught my eye about a month ago. I've been looking for a good place to volunteer after not enjoying my time with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the one day I put in at Miracles in Motion (how I loved the horses). LFC uses volunteers to earn credits on local CSA Farms, gets cash from families and some grants, and then turns around to donate shares from the CSA Farms to local low-income families. In short, they support the local agricultural economy while simultaneously helping low-income families receive fresh fruits and vegetables most likely grown in an organic sustainable manner.

How cool is that?

I know that I plan to spend a lot of time helping LFC in any way I can. Helping on the farms? Sure - it'll help me gain insight on how to manage my own backyard garden. Helping in the office? Why not - I am bored most of the day. I was even told if necessary I could bring my kids with me. Score! Right now I'm volunteering from home, helping update some of the website.

And once I get some cash on the side, I will definitely be donating to this organization.

Does anyone else know of any organizations like this in their local community?

Labels: cooking, environment, volunteering