Eat Local Month With The Thurston County Food Bank

September is Eat Local Month in Washington, and while we often think about eating local when it comes to shopping at farmers' markets or dining at locally-owned restaurants, we want to recognize those working to make fresh, local food accessible to everyone in our community. 

The Thurston County Food Bank is one of those organizations that is a driving force behind eating local for everyone. For the past two years, we've worked with the Thurston County Food Bank to deliver our grass-fed, grass-finished beef to their warehouse for distribution to their multiple pickup locations. 

We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality, nutritious meat, but we know it’s not always easy. Food is not just fuel. It’s family and connection to our culture. And for many of us who grow, raise, harvest, prepare, and cook food - it’s a labor of love. Through our partnership with the Food Bank, we get to contribute in a small way to an essential part of people’s daily lives through food, and help make our little corner of the world just a little better. We're grateful for our partnership with the food bank, because they help make all of that possible.

If you have a backyard garden and some extra produce this fall, you can donate your home-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs to the food bank. Donating is easy - just make sure items are clean, and bring them to the Lacey or Olympia food pantries. For more details, see their Grower's Guide for what they need more of and how to deliver.