Summit Food Coalition

25/02/2023

We've been quiet here for some time but have some news to share. Summit Food Coalition began as a group of community members and leaders passionate about local food and food justice. The work was greatly elevated under the leadership of Director Beth Stropki Knorr. Beth is now applying her passion for local food and farming as the the Ohio Program Manager for FairShare CSA Coalition. As the Advisory Committee does some strategic planning for the future, partner organizations will facilitate the Local Produce Delivery Program and Neighborfood. Please stay tuned for more information about these programs and the future of Summit Food Coalition.

06/06/2022

The FRESHEST produce and local products, FREE canoe rides, bike share & repair, community resources and activities are BACK every Tuesday at the scenic Summit Lake Community Center from 4:00 to 7:00 starting this Tuesday June 7th!!

26/04/2022

We are excited to once again offer our Local Produce Delivery Program to TANF eligible households in the Akron area. Reach out to [email protected] to get the ball rolling!

06/04/2022

Do you have dinner plans? Buchtel Culinary Arts students will be at NoHi this evening! Support our future food entrepreneurs!!

21/03/2022

Our friends at Summit Reworks are offering a compost giveaway this spring! Applications are now being accepted through the link, with a deadline of April 8!

Community gardens are a visible sign of a commitment to improving green space and community aesthetics, and ReWorks would like to recognize this commitment by offering a chance for these community gardens to receive free compost.

16/03/2022

Join the Master Gardeners to learn about seed starting! Registration links in the comments below.

01/03/2022

So proud of the work of our friends at Let's Grow Akron! Go support this community-based organization.

As of today, Let's Grow Akron Community Farm Market is open for in person shopping! We took a giant, faith filled leap into the unknown TWO years ago when we began converting a vacant house across from our headquarters into a commercial kitchen and retail space. Many new skills, lessons and inspections later we are so grateful to open the door to this little market that will provide year round space for production and access to fresh neighborhood grown produce and value added products! Stay tuned for details about a Grand Opening Celebration in July. In the meantime, come check out the Let's Grow Akron Community Farm Market & Kitchen at 462 Harvey Ave. on Tuesday - Saturdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No worries, you can still place an order for pick up or delivery through the online market: https://lets-grow-akron.square.site/

22/02/2022

NeighborFood mini grant applications are now open! The deadline to apply is April 9. If you participate in Let's Grow Akron's Community Garden Leadership Training you will get all the help you need to apply! Spread the word!!

Summit Food Coalition provides small grants to individuals and community groups coming together to develop community gardens.  Awards of up to $500 can be used to launch or make improvements to existing community gardens. 

16/02/2022

Don't miss out on the Community Garden Leadership Training hosted by Let's Grow Akron. Those who go through the training are eligible to apply for one of Summit Food Coalition's NeighborFood grants, applications for which will be available soon!

Community Garden Leader Training starts March 8 - https://mailchi.mp/99520bc89bb8/community-garden-leader-training-starts-march-8

26/01/2022

There's still time to sign up for our networking event for growers and local food entrepreneurs! What ingredients do you need for your business that you might be able to find right here? What businesses are looking for what you're growing? Join us and find out! Event is free but registration is required, and you can do so through the link!

Join us to network with fellow growers and entrepreneurs, hear from a panel of businesses successfully working together by selling and sourcing locally, and have the opportunity to connect with others around products and ideas. Register by 4pm on 2/7 here . (Registration opens 12/17) A follow up