WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM?

There is a comfort to knowing where your food comes from. What we eat is a very personal matter. Being a personal matter, shouldn't we take an active role in making sure that our food is the freshest, safest, and most nutritious it can be?

At FoodRoutes Network, we believe having access to fresh locally produced food is a right of all people. Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapters are working to connect you with the healthiest food available close to your home - as well as close to your heart.

WHY SUPPORT LOCAL?

When you support your local food system you:

• Support your local economy
• Protect your local environment (the further food travels the more fuel and chemicals are needed)
• Protect open spaces from development
• Insure your security by knowing food is always grown nearby.

BECOME A PROUD SUPPORTER!

You can support your own local food system with a donation today! As a thank you for your gift, select one of the following items that will help you proudly display your commitment to local food and help encourage others to join! Proceeds benefit the Buy Fresh Buy Local Network of Chapters and partners working directly for your local food system.

Click the SUPPORT NOW button next to the donation amount you wish to give, and it will redirect you to our secure and safe server for online orders. To download a printable order form, click here.

****ALL FLAGS AND BAGS ARE MADE AND PRINTED IN THE USA****
Donate $100 or more and receive a LARGE Buy Fresh Buy Local Proud Supporter Flag This is a beautiful 3' x 2' flag with white backing. Show your support for your local food system every day!
Donate $50 or more and SAVE! You will receive both the Proud Supporter Garden Flag and Proud Supporter Canvas Shopping Bag - a $60 value!
Donate $30 or more and choose one of the following items:
Proud Supporter Garden Flag Beautify your garden or yard AND help support local food by purchasing our 12" x 18" Proud Supporter Garden Flag. This high quality flag has white backing to help fully emanate the Proud Supporter logo
Proud Supporter Canvas Shopping Bag This sturdy reusable canvas bag is perfect for trips to your local farmers market, grocer, and anywhere you want to proudly show your support for local foods! This product is 15" tall, 14" long, and 5" wide, with two 23" long handles- fits comfortably under your arm as you peruse the week's delicious market offerings
Donate $2 or more and receive a special Buy Fresh Buy Local Proud Supporter Bumper Sticker. You'll show your support for local foods wherever you travel with our Proud Supporter Bumper Sticker! This 4" x 6" oval sticker can adhere to your car, bike, storefront, or just about anywhere you'd like to promote the importance of buying fresh and buying local.

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK

Thirty dollars can mean a lot! Your generous donation will help support your local food system and Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter in a number of ways, including:

• Promote Buy Fresh Buy Local and FoodRoutes' mission to reintroduce Americans to their food and where it comes from.
• Support the formation of new Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapters.
• Support current Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapters and their missions.
• Help educate farmers on direct marketing and CSAs, as well as working with restaurants, institutions, and local retailers.
• Help educate local buyers, such as consumers, restaurants, etc. on the benefits of buying local.
• Build connections and strong relationships between producers and buyers.
• Promote existing farmers markets
• Support the creation of new markets in your community
• Sponsor field days at local farms, organized by your local Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter
• Initiate dialogue within your community about local food systems.
• Build a sense of awareness and unity in your community - look for other Proud Supporter flags and bags!

2,000 FLAGS OR BUST!

FoodRoutes Network and Buy Fresh Buy Local want to help supporters fly 2,000 flags across the country. Help us reach our goal by making a $30 or more donation today! Thank you for your support!

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!

So you've made your donation and your flag is now flying proud in your garden, front porch, restaurant, or farmers market stand- now what? Send FoodRoutes your most fetching photos of how your flag is flying high to show your support of your local food system and we will send post it on our online scrapbook! Check back often to see pictures of folks around the country, all with a common goal of supporting local food. PLUS, FoodRoutes will send you a FREE Buy Fresh Buy Local Proud Supporter Bumper Sticker. Send your photos, name, description of picture, and mailing address HERE