The SLO Food Bank has launched the Local Harvest Fund, a new initiative created in response to the loss of $600,000 in federal funding from the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program. The fund will sustain local food purchasing efforts, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, regionally grown food for families in need while supporting local farmers and ranchers.
The campaign is being kick-started by a historic multi-year investment from Must! Charities, which will help the food bank continue strengthening the county’s food system. By 2030, the SLO Food Bank aims to invest $1.5 million in purchasing food directly from local producers.
“From Farm to Family, the Local Harvest Fund is neighbors helping neighbors — a solution to hunger that keeps local food on local tables, supports farmers, and cultivates trust across our community. Must! Charities is proud to invest in this initiative because it ensures fresh, locally grown food reaches families in need while strengthening the agricultural roots of San Luis Obispo County and building a healthier, more connected future for us all,” said Randy Gray, Director of Community Investments for Must! Charities.
Community members can join the effort by donating at slofoodbank.org/harvest
