Appalachian Grown Farm to Hospital

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Organization:

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

Amount:

50000

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Buncombe

Year:

11/06/2008

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide support for efforts of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project to partner with regional hospitals to facilitate purchase of local food, provide farmers with resources necessary to accommodate the needs of hospitals, and support farm-to-hospital activities. Research previously conducted by ASAP has identified significant demand for fresh local food at regional hospitals.

Contact:

Mr. Charles “Charlie” Jackson
306 West Haywood Street
Asheville, 
North Carolina 
28801 
(828) 236-1282