Food Access Partnership — Vashon Island Growers Association _Business

0 Skip to Content Events Farm Stands Farmers Market Food Access About About Donate Membership Our Team Sponsors & Partners Grants Equipment Rental GET INVOLVED .top-bun, .patty, .bottom-bun { height: 1px; } Open Menu Close Menu Events Farm Stands Farmers Market Food Access About About Donate Membership Our Team Sponsors & Partners Grants Equipment Rental GET INVOLVED .top-bun, .patty, .bottom-bun { height: 1px; } Open Menu Close Menu Events Farm Stands Farmers Market Food Access Folder: About Back About Donate Membership Our Team Sponsors & Partners Grants Equipment Rental Login Account GET INVOLVED Island Farmers Feeding Island NeighborsSince 2009 Support Food Access Partnership When you support the Food Access Partnership, you make a double impact: You help make food accessible to every Islander You support local farmers. We remove the red tape and because we’re volunteer driven, administrative costs are nearly zero. Your contribution goes directly to end food insecurity and supporting local farmers.Quote from an anonymous customer — “I just want to say Thank you! I am so grateful for the positive impact this program has had on my family. It gives us access to local organic foods and also provides my children the experience of going to local farm stands and choosing their own foods. I am so deeply grateful.”The Food Access Partnership’s work is primarily made possible with the financial support of friends near and far. We are also grateful for grants and donations from The Hendrix Foundation, Granny’s Attic, the Wildwoods Foundation, Les Dames d’Escoffier of Seattle, and your donations to VIGA.You may also mail donations toVIGAP.O. Box 2894Vashon, WA 98070 Be sure to write “Food Access Partnership” in the memo line. How It Works The Food Access Partnership distributes VIGA Farm Bucks to the Vashon community. VIGA Farm Bucks come in $2 increments and can be used exactly like cash to pay for fresh food. They're redeemable at the Vashon Farmers Market and at VIGA-member farm stands.When you’re ready to pay after selecting your items, simply hand the VIGA Farm Bucks to the farmer you are supporting. If shopping at one of the “honor system” or unattended farm stands, simply put them in the cash box. VIGA Farm Bucks can be used in combination with all other forms of payment. No change given for VIGA Farm Bucks.How do I receive VIGA Farm Bucks?Do You Qualify? Yes! Unlike most programs, we don’t require forms and paperwork. If you need food, we are pleased to provide VIGA Farm Bucks so you can purchase it. The best way to receive VIGA Farm Bucks is through any of our nine local non-profit partners (below). If you are receiving services from one of these organizations, talk with your case worker or staff member to get started today. The Senior CenterThe Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness (IFCH)Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS)The DOVE ProjectSaint Vincent de Paul—VashonThe Vashon Maury Community Food BankVashon HouseHoldWe also distribute VIGA Farm Bucks at the Vashon Farmers Market, Saturdays (April - Oct), 10 AM-2PM at the Village Green and at the Vashon Library during their open hours.You can also contact us directly at [email protected]. We will be happy to help. Find a farm stand Meet Our Team The Food Access Partnership is able to keep administrative costs at nearly zero because of our volunteers. Meet the Food Access Team What about EBT, SNAP, WIC, and Senior Benefits? VIGA is pleased to receive these government-supported currencies at the Saturday Farmer’s Market. Unfortunately, we are unable to receive these at the Farm Stands. To learn more about government-assisted currencies, please go the Farmers Market page. Island Farmers Feeding Island Neighbors Support Food Access Partnership Special thanks to our premier sponsor LinksFarmer’s MarketFood Access PartnershipFarm Stand MapContactVIGA P.O Box 2894 Vashon, Wa. [email protected] is a 501(c)(3) and all donations above membership dues are tax deductible. EIN: 91-1623925The VIGA Board is working to better understand, incorporate and practice the values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion throughout its policies and programs. We understand the value and responsibility of incorporating these within our organization. Donate Now