Flint River Fresh

10/07/2021

🗣EXCELLENT JOB OPPORTUNITY 👇

In partnership with Golden Triangle RC&D USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service, we are looking to hire an Urban Agriculture Assistant to assist in greenhouse maintenance and production, agriculture outreach and education, and providing technical assistance to NRCS service centers.

This position will be based out of the Golden Triangle RC&D office in Dawson, GA and will serve various NRCS offices located in the region.

Apply online at www.gacd.us/jobs !

10/07/2021

Live from #2021GNF
#georgianationalfair
#gnf2021

10/07/2021

Wanna Know What’s Happening At The Georgia National Fair?

There’s an App for that‼️ Check out the repost⬇️

Remember to Stop By The Starbuck Learning Farm🍆🥦🍅🫑🥕🥬🥔

#2021GeorgiaNationalFair #2021GNF #gnf2021 #starbucklearningfarm

The Georgia National Fairground App can now be downloaded from your Google Play or Apple Store!📲

Download the app to view and schedule events, view our map and FAQs page, and receive notifications all 11 days of the 32nd Annual Georgia National Fair🎡

#gnf2021 #georgianationalfair #DownloadNow #theshowgoeson

10/06/2021

Flint River Fresh had the honor of advocating before the Georgia Senate Study Committee on Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Ending Food Deserts.

Because food insecurity and equal access to healthy foods are issues that affect the well-being of the entire community, we seized the opportunity to demonstrate the impactful outcomes of community-driven urban farming strategies and initiatives.

Southwest Georgia has an abundance of rich soil for growing healthy food. We aimed to encourage more support for optimal use of community green spaces to grow food as a sustainable solution to eradicating food deserts.

Because of support from the Flint River Fresh Board and community members, our success stories helped illustrate how a strong network of diverse local partners and alliances can yield more fresh food for hunger relief and increase access to healthy foods for all Georgians.

Flint River Fresh food production spaces are open to the community for education, DIY gardening skills development, and sustainable, self-sufficient food production systems. Most importantly, neighbors in need are free to harvest healthy foods for healthier eating and nutrition support.

Learn more about Flint River Fresh community gardens and urban farms at https://www.flintriverfresh.org/community-urban-farm

Check out how donations support better community health through engagement, education, and empowerment at https://www.flintriverfresh.org/givetofrf

#flintriverfresh #healthyfoodforall #foodaccess #endfooddeserts

10/06/2021

We Are #FairReady🤩🎪🎡😀

The #GeorgiaNationalFair Gates Open TOMORROW At 10 AM‼️

Every Day is a Good Day to go to the Georgia National Fair, But Terrific Tuesday, October 12th, Is Darn Near The Best! Check out the ticket deals ⬇️

Remember to go on over to the Starbuck Learning Farm and see what Flint River Fresh is Growing. Live demonstrations and interactive lessons begin daily at 10:00 AM. Get more info at www.georgianationalfair.com/events/2021/starbuck-learning-farm

#gnf2021
Follow the Georgia National Fair on Facebook and stay connected with the fun times at the fair 😃🎪

Discounts are for everyone at the 32nd Annual Georgia National Fair on Tuesday, October the 12th!

Only $10 for all adults
Free admission for children 10 & under!

#GNF2021 #TheShowGoesOn

09/27/2021

FRF2022CapitalCampaign_FlipBook

You can help end food insecurity and create equitable food production and distribution systems through community gardening and urban farming initiatives that engage, educate, and empower people to grow food for themselves and their community.

Support the Flint River Fresh 2022 Capital Campaign at flintriverfresh.org/givetofrf. Every Dollar Helps! Thank you for your support.

Click on the flipbook below for a brief overview of how your donation contributes to building a healthier community with equitable access to fresh, healthy food. ⬇ Use full-screen view on desktops or laptops for optimal view.

Brochure spotlighting the increasingly impactful contributions of Flint River Fresh and its community partners focused on equitable food access, urban farming e

09/23/2021

Check out sunbeltexpo.com

See y’all in the Backyard Garden at the Expo 🥔🥕🍅🥦🫑🥬🍆🥔🌽

09/20/2021

09/20/2021

Volunteers are invited to help pack food boxes at the Albany warehouse on 301 S. Slappey Blvd from 8a to 2p (Mon-Thu)

For questions, call us at 229-496-2031.0

Masks must be worn the entire time.

09/18/2021

We're Ready To Grow!

We're Ready To Grow!

09/16/2021

Hey, Hey, Hey....Look at what we did today!!!

With the help of the Expo Farm team and Colquitt County FFA, we were able to move and fill 9 raised garden beds with our special, compost-based raised bed mix (part cotton, part chicken, part food waste, and part pine bark fines) at the @flintriverfresh
Backyard Demonstration Garden.

The raised beds are a new feature to this growing space. This year, we will highlight roots and stem crops (carrots, beets, turnips, lettuce, and spinach) in the raised boxes along with showcasing companion planting designs with flowers and herbs.

@sunbeltagexpo will be held on Oct. 19 thru 21st in Moultrie, GA.

Visit their website www.sunbeltexpo.com to purchase tickets.

#journeytotheexpo
#journeytothefair
#backyardfarming
#communitygarden
#raisedgardenbeds
#containergardens

09/13/2021

Virtual Community Gardening - Let's Grow Food In A Bucket with Flint River Fresh

We’re SO EXCITED about the upcoming Virtual Neighborhood Community Garden Gathering Happening This Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 PM.

The video gives an overview of this virtual social connection designed to keep healthy food growing throughout the community in a family-fun space to support our better health journeys. Now more than ever, we need to stay connected and eat healthy foods as much as possible.

Sign-up Closes TODAY! You still have time to email [email protected].

FREE CONTACTLESS DOOR DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE IN DOUGHERTY COUNTY.

Flint River Fresh will deliver:
FREE All-inclusive bucket garden kits with soil

FREE SEEDLINGS

FREE SEEDS

🥬🍅🥕🫑🥦🥔🍆
Sponsored by the Dougherty Fresh initiative.

#flintriverfresh #doughertyfresh #foodaccess #communityhealth

09/11/2021

Photos from Flint River Fresh's post

09/11/2021

JOIN YOUR VIRTUAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY GARDEN ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2:00 PM

FREE ALL-INCLUSIVE GARDEN KITS, STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY & JOIN US FOR A FUN VIRTUAL GATHERING 🥬🥔🥒🥕🥦

FREE All-inclusive garden kits are available for contactless door delivery in Dougherty County. We will be live on Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 PM with Farmer Fredo for expert guidance on starting our 5-gallon bucket food gardens. Also, we will learn what to plant in September.

FREE Collards, Broccoli, or Cabbage Seedlings

FREE Turnip or Mustard Greens or Lettuce Seeds

A Community That Grows Healthy Food Together Grows Healthier Together!

We've been working hard to design innovative and impactful pathways to remain a food connector for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Neighborhood Virtual Community Garden is one more way of showing that we care.

Email [email protected] for sign-up.

#doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh #communityfoodchampion #healthyfoodforall #communitygardening

09/10/2021

Virtual Community Gardening - Let's Grow Food In A Bucket with Flint River Fresh

WE'RE GOING LIVE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH!
GET YOUR GARDEN KIT & JOIN US FOR A FUN VIRTUAL GARDEN GATHERING 🥬🥔🥒🥕🥦

FREE All-inclusive garden kits are available for contactless door delivery in Dougherty County. We will be live on Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 PM with Farmer Fredo for expert guidance on starting our 5-gallon bucket food gardens. Also, we will learn what to plant in September.

FREE Collards, Broccoli, or Cabbage Seedlings

FREE Turnip or Mustard Greens or Lettuce Seeds

Although the Dougherty Fresh initiative is sponsoring the garden kits in Dougherty County, the Flint River Fresh Virtual Community Garden is open to everyone who wants to grow healthy food in a family-friendly, cheerful space. Thank you for joining us on our mission to ensure we all have access to healthy foods for healthier living. Get ready to grow and have bunches of fun. A Community That Grows Healthy Food Together Grows Healthier Together!

We've been working hard to design innovative and impactful pathways to remain a food connector for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Neighborhood Virtual Community Garden is one more way of showing that we care. We are grateful to work alongside you and community partners to keep fresh, healthy food accessible to everyone.

Email [email protected] for sign-up.

#doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh #communityfoodchampion #healthyfoodforall #communitygardening

09/08/2021

COMMUNITY IMPACT‼️

In addition to expanding the nutrition assistance program to Sumter County with 49 deliveries, Flint River Fresh delivered 27 produce bags to seniors in low-income housing in Dougherty County today.

7️⃣6️⃣ Neighbors/Families Served Today🥕🍅🌽🫑🥬 and another 3️⃣0️⃣ Scheduled Deliveries to Seniors for tomorrow‼️

09/08/2021

Americus (Wednesday, September 8, 2021) – Today, Healthy Sumter & Flint River Fresh LLC joined forces to deliver food to more than 49 families that live in Lakeview Circle in Americus.

The families were given a bag of fruits and vegetables, courtesy of Healthy Sumter & Flint River Fresh. It is part of Phoebe Sumter’s initiative to address Food Insecurity in Americus & Sumter County as well as neighboring counties. Other initiatives include eliminating Food Deserts by creating community gardens and teaching people how to create gardens at their own home.

Special thanks to Farmer Fredo of Flint River Fresh, Pastor George Edge and Diane Roberts of the Americus Housing Authority, Councilman Nelson Brown and Captain Roger Bivins and the Americus Fire Department for their efforts to make this event a success. Also, a special thanks to Mr. Sonny Pinckard and the people at Harvest of Hope for allowing us to use their facility for storage.

Thanks so much for your support!

09/07/2021

09/06/2021

Photos from Georgia National Fair's post

09/04/2021

Remember eating celery and peanut butter as a kid? It's still a smart snack idea! https://wb.md/3mEN4BR

09/01/2021

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Starbuck Learning Farm w/Flint River Fresh
Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily
Educational Shows:
October 8-17
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM - Introduction to Urban Farming/Community Gardens

LEARN MORE
https://www.georgianationalfair.com/events/2021/starbuck-learning-farm

15 New Raised Beds Filled & Ready To Grow At The Fair⬇️ Much More to Come...

08/31/2021

We have some of the best and brightest in our community. Encourage them to show off a little bit. Check out the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts poster and photo contest ⬇️

08/30/2021

Yes‼️ Mr. Dontavious with ASU MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students)Agrees that Flint River Fresh is a great VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for him and other future medical professionals. BOLO for MAPS on one of our virtual neighborhood community garden gatherings🥕🥕🥕

#2021ASUExpo #ASU #doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh #virtualcommunitygarden
#communityhealth

Yes‼️ Mr. Dontavious with ASU MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students)Agrees that Flint River Fresh is a great VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for him and other future medical professionals. BOLO for MAPS on one of our virtual neighborhood community garden gatherings🥕🥕🥕

#2021ASUExpo #ASU #doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh #virtualcommunitygarden
#communityhealth

08/30/2021

Honored to meet Christian with ASU Student Government😊

We're making plans to GROW TOGETHER ‼️🥕🍅😀🫑🌽

#2021ASUExpo #ASU #doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh #volunteer #Dougherty

Honored to meet Christian with ASU Student Government😊

We're making plans to GROW TOGETHER ‼️🥕🍅😀🫑🌽

#2021ASUExpo #ASU #doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh #volunteer #Dougherty

08/30/2021

Look who’s signing up for the Flint River Fresh Virtual Neighborhood Community Garden!!! ASU students are growing with us💪🏽🥕💪🏾🫑💪🏾🥬💪🍅

Check out the flyer ⬇️ & GROW With Us for better community health 🥬🌽🍅🥕

#2021ASUExpo #ASU #doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh
#communityfoodchampion #virtualcommunitygarden

08/30/2021

Farmer Fredo Meet Josh and Sam! They say that they are serious about learning more about urban farming and growing food for their community!

We’re lit at the ASU Expo🤩💯 LET'S GROW TOGETHER ❤️🥕🥬🫑🌽💪🏽💪🏼💪🏾💪

#2021ASUExpo #ASU #doughertyfresh #flintriverfresh
#communityfoodchampion #healthyfoodforall #foodaccess #foodequity

08/28/2021

Flint River Fresh is growing virtual neighborhood community gardens🥦🥕🍅

We Grow Healthy Food Together 🥬🌽🌶🍆and Grow Healthier Together 💪🏾💪🏼💪

Check out the details in the flyer⬇️

#flintriverfresh #doughertyfresh #growyourownfood #healthycommunity #virtualcommunitygarden

Flint River Fresh is growing virtual neighborhood community gardens🥦🥕🍅

We Grow Healthy Food Together 🥬🌽🌶🍆and Grow Healthier Together 💪🏾💪🏼💪

Check out the details in the flyer⬇️

#flintriverfresh #doughertyfresh #growyourownfood #healthycommunity #virtualcommunitygarden

08/27/2021

#flintriverfresh #communityfoodchampions #healthyfoodforall #foodequity #foodaccess #growyourownfood

#flintriverfresh #communityfoodchampions #healthyfoodforall #foodequity #foodaccess #growyourownfood

08/21/2021

Volunteers help our gardens GROW!!! Thanks to Sherwood for helping prepare the 5th Avenue Community Garden for the fall growing season.

08/21/2021

#4CWORKS CAMPAIGN KICKOFF — My 4C Academy

Proud to partner with 4C Academy!

At the 4C Academy, we aren’t just learning about it. We’re doing it. With the launch of the #4CWorks campaign, we are showing our community exactly what “doing it” looks like.   #4CWorks because internships work.  Internship preparation at the 4C Academy begins as early as 9th g

08/17/2021

Today’s students are tomorrow’s agricultural leaders! We welcome students of all ages to the Sunbelt Ag Expo to connect with our vendors and educational partners. Start planning your trip now! https://sunbeltexpo.com/blog-series/ #sunbeltagexpo

08/16/2021

Question: What do you get when organizations who are passionate about making healthy food accessible to all, especially the more vulnerable neighbors, partner?

Answer: The Smiling Faces and Sincere Compassion of the leadership and staff of Flint River Fresh, Feeding the Valley Albany, and the Family Literacy Connection!

These phenomenal community partners are the silver lining on the rain clouds today.

80 BOXES FILLED WITH Cabbage, Corn, Tomatoes, Squash, Apples, Bananas, and more including healthy recipes are headed to the kitchen cupboards in homes of families with children participating in the Family Literacy Connection after school, child development, and parent education programs.

We LOVE LOVE LOVE what we do!

🗣Be on the lookout for #volunteer opportunities👋🏾 👋🏻👋🏿👋🏼to help bag and box fruit and vegetables to support better community health and give nutritional support 🍅🥬🥦🍆🌽to some of our more vulnerable neighbors

This is a #Dougherty Fresh project. Learn more about the Dougherty Fresh initiative at www.dougherty.ga.us/doughertyfresh

#doughertyfresh
#flintriverfresh
#communityfood
#foodaccess
#foodequity
#communityfoodchampions

08/16/2021

08/10/2021

As of today, MORE THAN 2️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ deliveries to Dougherty County senior or elderly neighbors living in low-income housing developments🍅🥬🍆🥕🥦🌽🫑🍌🍠🌶🥔🍑🧅🍉

Today, with the help of Mr. Melvin with Dougherty County Public Works, the Dougherty Fresh trailer rolled out again into the community with loaded bags of fresh fruits and vegetables😋🤗

Over 60 of our most vulnerable neighbors greeted the Dougherty Fresh team and volunteers with big smiles and heartfelt “Thank You.”

Thanks to community partners like Dougherty County, UGA Cooperative Extension, Feeding the Valley, and Volunteers, Flint River Fresh knocked on nearly 70 doors and successfully delivered more than 60 fresh produce bags loaded with healthy goodness (bananas, corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and peaches) today.

#doughertyfresh
#flintriverfresh
#communityfood
#healthyfoodforseniors
#foodaccess
#foodequity