Join us as we celebrate Black August, a time to honor the courage and resilience of Black freedom fighters and political prisoners. This month-long observance is a call to action for social justice and liberation, reminding us of the ongoing fight against racial oppression. It is a time for reflection, study, and action to promote…
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Double Produce Dollars
Double Produce Dollars are now available for our FOOD for ALL Share owners. Food for All Shares are available for EBT card holders. Brenda Camp, Community Outreach During the month of July, shoppers rounded up their purchases to raise $27,480.95 for Double Produce Dollars. Double Produce Dollars is an incentive program that makes fresh produce…
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The PRIDE Month totals are in!
Our first annual Pride Month promotion raised $8,700! These funds will be donated equally between the LGBTQ Center of Durham, LGBTQ Center of Raleigh, iNSIDEoUT, and QTIPOC Survival Fund Weaver Street shoppers came out in full support for Pride Month. The Pride Month fundraiser encouraged shoppers to choose items that contribute anywhere from 10¢ to…
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Weekly Value Recipe: Turkey Pastrami and Swiss Egg Cups
Terrific low-carb way to start your morning – or to enjoy any time of day! Local eggs with flavorful turkey pastrami, nutty swiss cheese, tangy roasted red pepper and a drizzle of mustardy goodness. Ingredients: Olive oil or cooking spray 6 thin slices of Plainville Turkey Pastrami – $7.99/lb. – Save $2.00/lb. 6 slices of…
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Weaver Street’s FOOD for ALL program aims to increase food equity with launch of Double Produce Dollars
For the month of July, we’re rounding up to provide Double Produce Dollars for our FOOD for ALL owners. Double Produce Dollars is an incentive program that makes fresh produce more affordable by matching produce purchases dollar for dollar up to $10 per day. Our FOOD for ALL program aims to increase food security by…
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Juneteenth: Celebrate Black Culture & Community
As we welcome new calendar observances in our journey to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive co-op, we find it valuable to reach out to the growers and producers that find these observances close to their personal and professional lives. This year we are honored to carry two Juneteenth products from one of our Game Changer companies, Bright Black Candles.
Continue ReadingA recipe rooted in friendship
A couple months ago, our kitchen team was in the process of creating a new plant-based meal that would satisfy our customer’s savvy palates as well as their healthy eating habits. This culinary endeavor became clearer when we saw the opportunity to create a dish that not only celebrated the culture of our Karen (pronounced kah-REN) employees, but that also raised awareness to the number of refugees from Southeast Asia in our community.
Continue ReadingTransplanting Traditions Community Farm
Transplanting Traditions Community Farm has received $33,650 in support from Weaver Street Market grants and stipends to help the farmers develop a more resilient and self-sufficient farm. The 8-acre farm provides 155 refugee adults and youth access to land, healthy food, agricultural and entrepreneurial opportunities. The farm runs a 150-member CSA, and farmers sell at…
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Where are the Black Farmers?
By Carolyn Twesten, Weaver Street Market Produce Merchandiser In 1910, 14% of all U.S. farmers were Black. According to the 2017 U.S. Agricultural Census, less than 1.3% of the 3.4 million farmers in the United States today are Black, and Black-owned farmland accounted for only 0.4% of total U.S. farmland. Why is there such a…
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