Hi all, 

I hope you’re okay enough. I don’t even have words for the last 6 months. 

TL;DR: We can feed 25 families organic produce and eggs for 5 weeks for  $1552.50. venmo me @dollyjoseph or PayPal.me/dollyjoseph 

I can say that the weekly highlight for me has been picking up and distributing food that our community has come together to provide. Picking up the bounty from Bellair Farm CSA, and from various people with overflow from their own gardens. Reconnecting with so many people from all different parts of my life. Making new — even just momentary–  connections with people. Calculating the everchanging delivery loops through greater Cville.  An ad hoc front yard community center on Ridge St. where clothes and food are free for the taking. All of those who have helped deliver including Emma, Raven, Julie, Janiya, Kelly, and my dog Hank. I’ve been remiss in not sharing more often. Attached are some pictures of a car full of produce. Repeat every week. 

We’re continuing our partnership with Bellair Farm for a fall 5 week vegetable and egg share. They are giving us a deep discount– for 25 families we need to raise $1552.50. When their season ends the week of November 9 we plan to continue to source food for 25 families through local farms and distributors. Any excess beyond $1550 would go towards these families. 

To contribute to this community effort you can venmo me @dollyjoseph or PayPal.me/dollyjoseph (make sure to indicate it’s a GIFT when using PayPal). Please be in touch if you want to write a check and/or you need a tax deductible letter. (If you are expecting a letter from me for a previous gift, I have NOT forgotten. You will get one by December.)

This is not the only way food is being provided to the community– there are food banks, community meals, shares, etc. There is a diversity of ways to make sure that our community is fed and safe. I appreciate ALL of the things that I know you each do for our community. 

We keep us safe. Thank you for keeping community safe.