If you are interested in knowing how LFC runs behind the scenes, this blog lists of some accomplishments and activities for one day. To protect the confidentiality of our clients and some of our colleagues, we do not list every activity in these posts. Also, some activities are too boring to include – such as purchasing stamps at the post office! Even though this blog is written by LFC’s Executive Director, Laura, the work described is done by many people and volunteers. All photographs are copyrighted and not for public use.
1. Responded to an inquiry about which, if any CSA farms accept EBTs. EBTs are the new, electronic version of food stamps. Farmers can accept EBTs, but the process is a little more complicated than it was for the paper coupons, because the farmers need to rent a credit card swipe machine. Oak Hill Acres accepts EBTs for their CSA program and Echollective is in the process of applying to the state for accepting EBTs.
2. Responded to the announcement from Clipper Windpower which stated that they have a $140 donation for LFC! Clipper Windpower allows their employees to participate in “Casual Fridays,” during which they can wear jeans if they make a donation to a local nonprofit. The company chooses one nonprofit to be the recipient of the funds each week. This donation is their second to LFC in the past few months! You can learn more about them here:
3. Continued discussion with Matthew 25 Ministry Hub in Cedar Rapids about their enrollment in Local Foods Connection this year. The focus of Matthew 25’s work after the 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids turned to helping their community rebuild. You can learn more about their passionate work here:
4. Called HACAP to ask questions about their Community Development Grants.
Poverty is a complex human condition, which in many respects lingers outside traditional market economics. Poverty creates barriers for human progress, restricting individual opportunity. Its impacts need to be addressed locally for maximized results. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is one of eighteen Iowa community action agencies (CAAs), providing flexible and adaptive programs and services that work toward removing those barriers to self-sufficiency while maintaining a person’s dignity. HACAP provides service in six counties (Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington).
The “Community Development Grant Request can be found here:
