🥕 From Farm to Table, From Heart to Community At Farms for Life, we believe nutritious food is a human right — not a privilege. We’re honored to partner with Open Kitchen Redmond , helping turn surplus local farm produce into warm, nourishing meals for neighbors in need. 🌱 What Open Kitchen Does Every Wednesday from 5–6 pm at Redmond United Methodist Church, Open Kitchen offers a free, hot meal (with vegetarian options) in a welcoming, dignified space for all. 🤝 Why Our Partnership Matters Farms for Life purchases surplus produce from small local farms and directs it to agencies like Open Kitchen. This collaboration: Reduces food waste and supports local farmers Ensures fresh, seasonal food reaches people who need it most Strengthens our regional food ecosystem (fb)

🚨 Washington State is Losing Its Farms — Fast https://www.seattletimes.com/business/agriculture/3700-wa-farms-shut-down-in-5-years-why/ Between 2017 and 2022, over 3,700 farms shut down in Washington. That’s nearly two farms a day. Why? Rising costs, complex regulations, and overwhelming stress are pushing family farms out of business. And when a farm closes, it’s not just land lost—it’s a family, a livelihood, and a source of fresh, local food for our community. 🌱 Farms for Life exists to change this. We connect local farmers directly with food-insecure families, keeping farms in business and nourishing our neighbors. 👉 How you can help: • Donate to support struggling farmers. • Spread the word—share this post. • Choose to buy from and support local farms whenever you can. Together, we can keep farms alive and food on the table. 💚 🔗 Support Farms for Life today: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feeding-seattles-most-vulnerable-individuals-and-families/cl/o?v=amp14_t2&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c-amp14_t2-amp15_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3Ae976d12f-cafe-41c7-ad36-5db8554d98fc (fb)