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City Fresh
  • About
    • Overview
    • How Does City Fresh Work?
    • Our Community Partners
    • Volunteer
    • In the News
    • FAQs
    • George Jones Memorial Farm
    • Contact Us
  • Farm Boxes
    • Share Options
    • What’s In A Share?
    • Locations
  • Order Online
  • Resources
    • Newsletters
    • Recipes
    • Printables
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Calling All Helping Hands!⁠ ⁠ The start of the season is upon us, and City Fresh is looking for dedicated folks to come help out at our neighborhood Fresh Stops this season. Volunteers are the heart and soul of City Fresh, and help us pull off distributing fresh, local veggie shares to 15 different locations across Cuyahoga and Lorain counties every week. Volunteers help improve food access and build community around local and seasonal eating. Together, we're creating a more equitable local food system in Northeast Ohio. ⁠ ⁠ If you are interested in volunteering at your local Fresh Stop, you must attend a volunteer training session. We are hosting four trainings on Zoom, beginning NEXT WEEK. All are welcome, even if you are new to City Fresh; this will be a great introduction for the season ahead. ⁠ ⁠ Pre-registration is required to attend a training! Click the link in our bio to register for one of the sessions, or email our Program Coordinator at leah@cityfresh.org. ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal #volunteercle #volunteercleveland #volunteerohio⁠
Got some bits and pieces from a long week of City Fresh-ing and need a way to put them all together? This dish in our #CityFreshClassics toolbelt is a great way to do so - tacos! A warm tortilla wrapped around some seasonal veggies and whatever special creation you made that week - maybe a pickled veggie or in this case, tomatillo salsa - sure does hit the spot. It's a great way to use up leftovers to whip up a quick lunch, or create your own adventure at dinner. Have you made tacos with your City Fresh share before? Tell us about them below! ⬇️ Order your shares today at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is now offering $1 admission for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new admission policy is implemented through Museums for All, the only nationally coordinated financial accessibility program in the museum field. Visitors are asked to reserve tickets online at CMNH.org/tickets, then show their SNAP EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card upon arrival at the Museum to receive discounted general admission for up to four guests.
LCCC Fresh Stop Update! Find us in front of the John A. Spitzer Conference Center at the turnaround on the south end (Lot 4) this season. The LCCC Fresh Stop will continue to happen on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM, starting June 15th! For a full list of Fresh Stops, head to cityfresh.org/fresh-stops 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Why We Fight for Food Access In the midst of climate crisis and global supply chain shortages, we must ask, what will a more sustainable and just food future look like? At City Fresh, we know that eating locally and seasonally, and supporting farmers with regenerative practices along the way, is a huge part of the solution. Even when faced with these challenges, local food and small scale farmers will continue to feed us and to heal the land. We also know, though, that in order to build power in our local food system, there must be widespread participation and support, and that we therefore must tackle the systemic barriers families face in accessing fresh, local food. In this week's blog post, board member Kristen Mikelbank wrote about food insecurity. She cites that nearly 1 in 6 people in Ohio may have experienced food insecurity in 2020; these numbers are even more striking in Cuyahoga County, where the amount of food insecure residents was closer to 1 in 5 people. Combatting food insecurity in our region by ensuring access to fresh, local food for all is an integral part of our mission. Offering flexibility such as our tiered pricing system and week-to-week ordering generates engagement around seasonal eating, and increases awareness of its numerous benefits. Access for all means greater investment in local agriculture, improved infrastructure, and a more resilient and united local food economy. Join us in the fight for food access and order your City Fresh shares today at cityfresh.org, or shoot us an e-mail at info@cityfresh.org to place an order using SNAP/EBT 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Introducing...City Fresh Classics! #CityFreshClassics are dishes that are super customizable and super delicious with fresh, local veggies. They're our go-to templates for how to use up our shares and whip up something new and great every time. First up, breakfast! We ran the numbers and you're like, 1000x more likely to eat fruits and vegetables for breakfast if you're a City Fresh shareholder 🤣 This french toast with fresh strawberry jam and basil...oh man, if you weren't already excited for berry season, here you go! The possibilities are ENDLESS for how to use your share, any time of the season, for a breakfast packed with nutrients that will start your day off right. What's your favorite fresh, local breakfast you've made with your City Fresh share? Join us! Go to cityfresh.org to order today 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Meet a City Fresh Board member - Michael! Michael grew up on farmland in Huron County, Ohio, is an Army veteran, and currently works as a librarian at Oberlin College. He joined the Board in January 2022 and also serves on the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Oberlin and the Information Technology Advisory Subcommittee for Kendal at Oberlin. When Michael is not reading for work or pleasure, he is likely playing music, making playlists, or checking out the latest selections at your favorite craft brewery. His favorite vegetable is sweet peas 🌱 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
A City Fresh family share is loaded with color, nutrition, flavor, and adventure. Nothin' like a purple cauliflower to shake things up on the dinner plate! And you'll know that each bite is supporting a more robust and resilient local food system in Northeast Ohio. There's only six weeks left till the family shares start rolling! Order yours today at cityfresh.org 🍓 Email us at info@cityfresh.org to order with SNAP. #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Hello, May! Your grand entrance and beautiful blooms have us so excited for the start of the City Fresh season, which is only SIX short weeks away. We are inching closer to crunchy local cucumbers and perfectly ripe tomatoes. Each City Fresh share will bring an exciting challenge - new food pairings, new recipes, and new ways of preparing old favorites. Seasonal and local eating is a culinary adventure, and we are eager to kick off the 2022 harvest season with all of you on June 14th.       This season, we've got 15 Fresh Stops across the region - five in Lorain County, and ten in Cuyahoga County - with a couple of changes to ensure our veggies are easily accessible to all. Our Oberlin stop has moved to the terrace at First Church in Oberlin, and we added a brand new stop in the center of Cleveland at Public Square on Friday afternoons.         June 14th is just around the corner. Do you have your shares ordered yet? Order online, by mail, or e-mail us at info@cityfresh.org if you are ordering with SNAP.        Go to cityfresh.org to order online today! 🍓        #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Oberlin shareholders, stop scrolling! We've got news - the Oberlin Fresh Stop is moving to First Church. The pickup will take place on their terrace off of Main St from 5-7 PM on Wednesdays. Will you be walking, biking, or driving to the new Oberlin stop? Let us know! 🚶‍♂️ 🚲 🚘 Order shares to any of our 15 locations at cityfresh.org today! 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Meet a City Fresh Board member - Dillon! Dillon is a biostatistician at the Cleveland Clinic, as well as a consulting curriculum developer for an online education company. Dillon brings his data wizardry to the Board and has been building out tools to communicate City Fresh’s impact using statistical summaries and graphics. In his spare time, Dillon loves to run, bike, and hike all over Cleveland with his wife and dog. Dillon is also passionate about cooking, food, and using the amazing ingredients available here in Northeast Ohio. He believes that high-quality, delicious, whole foods should be accessible to all members of our community, regardless of socioeconomic status. His favorite vegetable is eggplant 🍆 Go to cityfresh.org to learn more about our work! #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Live or work in downtown Cleveland? Pick up your City Fresh share in Public Square on Fridays from 1:30-3:30 PM, starting June 17th! Head to cityfresh.org to order your shares 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
There's so many ways to City Fresh! With two share types, flexible commitment, various payment options, and our fifteen locations across Lorain and Cuyahoga counties, our program allows YOU be totally in charge of how you want to keep it Fresh. Whether that's alternating single and family shares, ordering week-by-week, placing orders online or by mail, you get to decide what works best for you and your family. Whatever your way, you are participating in a more resilient and just food system. You're supporting local farmers and ensuring that their sustainable growing methods can be practiced for seasons to come. You're saying that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food no matter their zip code or income level. And that in fact, guaranteeing this access to everyone is beneficial for us all - the more participation we have, the more we support our farmers, and the stronger our alliance grows. Food justice and meeting the needs of our community is the City Fresh way! If you would like to place an order with SNAP, e-mail us at info@cityfresh.org. Getting City Fresh shares with your SNAP card means you're accessing our lowest rates and getting high-quality fresh, local produce at a fraction of the market price. How will you City Fresh this season? Order shares, donate, or sign up to volunteer, all at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Happy #EarthDay! Investing in local foods is a long term solution to the climate crisis. Supporting local farmers in Northeast Ohio and bringing fresh food to low access areas across our region enriches the soil, protects our waterways, and feeds our community. Support City Fresh this Earth Day by ordering farm shares, volunteering, or donating. Learn more about how to get involved at at cityfresh.org 🍓 How are you celebrating Earth Day? Tell us in the comments ⬇️ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal #earthday2022
It's National Volunteer Week! City Fresh volunteers make it HAPPEN! They help run our 15 Fresh Stops and increase food access across Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. THANK YOU! ⁠ ⁠ Cathy is one of our awesome volunteers at the Coventry Fresh Stop. She has been volunteering for 3 seasons now, and says that being a part of City Fresh encourages her to eat more vegetables, and loves all kinds of greens. Outside of City Fresh, Cathy is an avid knitter and beginning spinner, and also likes hockey.⁠ ⁠ Interested in volunteering? Click the link in our bio to fill out the interest form, or email us at info@cityfresh.org. ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Leafy greeeeeeens! 😎 Chock full of essential vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants, leafy greens like lettuces help keep our bones strong and minds sharp. Get your weekly dose of City Fresh greens by ordering at cityfresh.org. They'll start flowing when our season starts on June 14th! 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
If you haven't been able to tell, we really ❤ veggies.... and we think you (can) too! City Fresh shares aren't just for the veggie-est of the veggie lovers among us. They're for everyone! Learning to eat seasonally and how to integrate new veggies into your meals is a PROCESS, and it's ok to not be perfect at it right away! It takes practice, and most importantly, it takes community. From talking with your neighbors at Fresh Stops, to keeping up with our newsletters, community is the backbone of how we learn to make this whole "veggie" thing work for us. Join our community and learn to love seasonal eating with us. Order your shares at cityfresh.org 🍓 [Pictured: a single share from last season] #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
If you haven't been able to tell, we really <3 veggies.... and we think you (can) too! City Fresh shares aren't just for the veggie-est of the veggie lovers among us. They're for everyone! Learning to eat seasonally and how to integrate new veggies into your meals is a PROCESS, and it's ok to not be perfect at it right away! It takes practice, and most importantly, it takes community. From talking with your neighbors at Fresh Stops, to keeping up with our newsletters, community is the backbone of how we learn to make this whole "veggie" thing work for us. Join our community and learn to love seasonal eating with us. Order your shares at cityfresh.org 🍓 [Pictured: a single share from last season] #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Earth Day is about taking action. The holiday started in 1970 with millions of folks rallying for increased environmental protections for the land, water, and air. And although there has been some progress since then, we are still facing the existential threats of climate crisis and all its consequences. We need to continue to take action to ensure our planet is not only habitable, but thriving for future generations! Rethinking our entire food system - how and where food is produced, to how (and to who) it gets distributed and consumed - is a vehicle for repairing our relationship to the Earth and envisioning a more sustainable future. Investing in small local farms that employ responsible and holistic practices that work with, rather than against, the natural flow of Earth's cycles, protects and enriches our ecosystem. Greater biodiversity in food production means healthier soils, less erosion, and cleaner waterways. And the less miles our food has to travel to get to your table, the smaller its carbon footprint and the greater taste and nutritional value are preserved. We also want to make sure, though, that everyone has a seat at this dinner table. That's why we say "Food Justice for Earth Day"! When a huge percentage of our community is facing low to no access to fresh food, we know that in order to make real change in our food system, we must break down the barriers our community faces in accessing fresh food. Every day of the City Fresh season, we are taking action to do so. When we work as a whole community, our impact is so much greater. Take action with us! Order a share, sign up to volunteer, or donate, all at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
New blog post up now! Ariel Jordan writes about the practice of mindful eating and being present in your body. Read the full post at the link in our bio ✨⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Calling all veggie munchers! Divert your scraps from the landfills and combat climate change with our friends at @rustbeltriders - they make composting simple. Let's build a more vibrant, just, and circular local foods economy together. Sign up today at rustbeltriders.com and recieve 15% off with code CF15.
Are you committed and passionate about food justice? Do you want to contribute your time and energy to meaningful, world-changing work? Consider joining the City Fresh team in the fight for climate justice as we work to build environmental resilience and food sovereignty in Northeast Ohio! We have multiple positions open - swipe through this post to see them ➡️ Go to cityfresh.org/employment to see the full position listings and apply 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal #clevelandjobs
As some of you may already know, our beloved Farm Manager and All-Around Action Hero Pete Morris is leaving his position at City Fresh to pursue new opportunities. Over the last seven years, Pete has worn many hats at City Fresh; first, as Farmer Liaison, building earnest relationships with our network of area growers that supply our weekly shares; then, as Community Coordinator, making connections with local partners to spread the good word about City Fresh; and finally, as Farm Manager, tending to the diverse landscape of the George Jones Memorial Farm with the utmost care and respect, designing educational farm programming, spending Saturday mornings at the Oberlin Farmers Market, and still helping out with City Fresh daily operations. In all of these positions, Pete has helped City Fresh grow in tremendous ways, and we would not be where we are today without his exhaustive efforts. We thank you, Pete, for all the work, time, energy, and love you have put into City Fresh. You will surely be missed, and we wish you all the best in your future adventures! ❤️🍓 Join us in the comment section below to let Pete know how he has impacted you during his tenure at City Fresh ⬇️ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
We thank the Bill Long Foundation for their generous efforts, community and civic commitments, and support this year. ⁠ ⁠ Pass-through donations are still being accepted for the next several days for all the organizations who applied for grant funds this year. Go to the link in our bio to access the donation form. ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal #donatelocal
Say hello to Carmen 👋 Carmen has been volunteering at our Oberlin Fresh Stop for four seasons. One of her favorite parts about volunteering is being able to meet people in her community while supporting access to affordable and nutritious food. Carmen enjoys nature photography, roller skating, reading, listening to music, exploring the world and making friends. Her favorite City Fresh goodies are roasted beets, grilled corn, and sweet potato fries 🌽 🍠⁠ ⁠ Do as Carmen does and VOLUNTEER at your local Fresh Stop! Fill out the form in our bio or email us at info@cityfresh.org. ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
We're hiring! Join our small but mighty team in building a more just food system in Northeast Ohio. The Food Justice VISTA will assist with projects such as nutrition education, marketing, relationship building with area organizations, data analysis, and more. ⁠ ⁠ This is a full-time, year-long position through AmeriCorps. Benefits include biweekly stipend, housing stipend, end of service education award, and lots of veggies! Go to the link in our bio or cityfresh.org/employment in your browser to see the full position description. ⁠ ⁠ Questions? Email us at info@cityfresh.org. ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal #clevelandjobs⁠
Let's get in that City Fresh mindset: you just picked up your share and the family is hun-ger-y! You have 30 minutes to get dinner on the table. What do you make? Tell us below ⬇️ Pictured: spaghetti squash, corn, sweet and spicy peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, lettuce, chard, peaches, and onion. #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Resilience is a term we use a lot in in our "City Fresh speak" to describe our vision of a more just food future. It's often used to describe individuals that have overcome some sort of adversity and "bounced back" better than ever. But what does it mean for ecosystems to be resilient, for economies to be resilient, to build resilience together and bounce forward, not back? Resilience is a practice. It's local farmers with intimate knowledge of our climate witnessing how these cycles are being disrupted, and constantly adapting to these changes. It's being mindful of how the systems we participate in are impacting the Earth, and rooting our own actions and decisions in sustainability and climate change mitigation. Resilience is community. It's caring for our neighbors to build local power and create meaningful support structures. It's making connections between local networks and encouraging cooperation, rather than competition. It's collectively imagining and working towards a future where everyone has equal access to life-giving resources. Resilience is beauty! It's bearing witness to the glorious lessons of the Earth, like a carrot weaving itself around rocky soils and concentrating its natural sugars under the frost. It's celebrating the natural diversity we have been gifted to co-exist with, rather than forcing conformity. Imagine a more resilient future with us! We want to know, what does resilience mean to you? Tell us below ⬇️ Join us this season in building a more resilient food system. Order your shares at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Today is your last chance to take advantage of our spring sale! Get your order in before 11:59 PM tonight and save 10% on 10+ shares with code SPRING10. Spread your shares out however you need and pick up at any of our 14 locations across Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. And remember, you can move your shares around during the season! You can reach us at info@cityfresh.org with any questions. Order before midnight and save, at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Are you ready for the harvest season?! It's the second to last day of our spring flash sale! Order 10+ shares before midnight tomorrow night and get 10% off with code SPRING10. It's like getting your 2022 shares at 2021 prices! Be a part of creating a more just, equitable, and healthy food system in Northeast Ohio. Support local farmers and advocate for better access to fresh food in our region. Order your City Fresh shares to any of our 14 locations today, at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
City Fresh is wacky mutant veggies with extra limbs and fascinating patterns. It's reacquainting our community with what food really looks like, where it comes from, and when it grows. Order 10+ weeks of shares before Friday at midnight and get 10% off with code SPRING10. Redeem at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal - photo courtesy @moxyjanephotos
The news has leeked...we are having a spring flash sale! Get 10% off your order of 10+ shares with code SPRING10. Committing to City Fresh this season means building community power in our food system. By investing in local agriculture, and making it accessible to all, we are investing in a more just food future that aligns with our values, our climate, and our community's needs. Sale ends Friday 4/1 at midnight! Order your shares today at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
If you haven't ordered your City Fresh shares yet, now is the time! From now till Friday 4/1 at midnight, save 10% on orders of 10+ shares. To redeem the discount, use promo code SPRING10 at checkout. Not exactly sure which weeks you need to order for? We get it, things come up and life can be unpredictable. With a little bit of advanced notice, we can move your pre-ordered share to a different pickup date, location, or a different week altogether. City Fresh is all about simplifying eating local; we're here for you, just reach out! June will be here before we know it, and we're here to ensure that your family will be eating nutritious, wholesome foods all season long. It's fresh, it's affordable, and each dollar goes directly toward supporting local farmers and improving community food access. Don't miss out - order your shares today at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Purple fruits and veggies for the win! The naturally occurring purple pigment packs these guys with powerful antioxidants like flavonoids, polyphenols, and anthocyanin that help maintain brain function and keep us strong. What local purple veggie are you most looking forward to? Order at cityfresh.org 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Meet Rebecca, one of the co-chairs of our Board! Rebecca is a Cleveland native, current Cleveland Heights resident, attorney, and life-long veggie-lover. She has been part of the City Fresh community since 2016, and joined our Board in 2019. Rebecca believes that the work of City Fresh is important because it empowers the community to create change by focusing on local, systemic progress. Rebecca loves to read, travel, and spend time with her friends and two black cats. Her favorite vegetable is broccoli 🥦 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
In this month's edition of Lettuce Turnip the Beet, Pete writes about something very sweet going on at the George Jones Memorial Farm - maple sugaring! ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read the post, or go to cityfresh.org/blog 🍓⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
#tbt to pumpkins galore last October! Anyone recognize the Fresh Stop? Drop it down below 👇 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
Eating local doesn't need to be complicated, or only catered towards a select few. At City Fresh, our goal is to get fresh, local veggies into the hands (and stomachs!) of as many people as possible. We probably don't need to tell you twice, but the benefits of local foods are simply unmatched: it's good for your mind, your body, your brain, our soil, air, water, climate...the list goes on. Supporting local farmers and eating nutritionally dense fruits and veggies is self care and community care! ⁠ ⁠ The hardest part of being a City Fresh shareholder should be deciding whether to save those blackberries for breakfast or to snack on 'em on the walk home! We want to simplify the rest for you. Click the link in our bio to read this week's newsletter, where we break it down step by step. ⁠ ⁠ Get ready for the sweetness to come the week of June 14th! Photo courtesy of @moxyjanephotos ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal
We are looking for someone to join the City Fresh team as the Food Justice VISTA for our 2022 season! Be a part of building a more just food system in Northeast Ohio through nutrition education, relationship building, marketing, data analysis, and more. If you like to play with your food, apply for this job!⁠ ⁠ This is a full-time, year-long position through AmeriCorps. Benefits include biweekly stipend, housing stipend, end of service education award, and more. See the position posting at the link in our bio, or go to cityfresh.org/employment. ⁠ Questions? Email us at info@cityfresh.org. ⁠ ⁠ #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal #ClevelandJobs
Have you told a friend about City Fresh recently? Tag a veggie lover in the comments! Season starts June 14th...get ready for sweet melons and juicy tomatoes! Order your share at cityfresh.org, or email us at info@cityfresh.org to order with SNAP 🍓 #cityfresh #csa #eatlocal #shoplocal

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