Programs and projects
Local food, shared knowledge and a place to participate.
The former website described an interconnected set of programs serving shoppers, growers, children, seniors and local producers.
Fresh & localAlderson Green Grocer
A full-service neighborhood grocer and café historically located at 109 Cherry Avenue. It offered produce, local meat and eggs, West Virginia products, a deli, grocery staples and a community coffee corner.
- Accepted EBT/SNAP, credit and debit cards
- Purchased local products whenever possible
- Reinvested social-enterprise proceeds in community programming
Saturday gatheringCommunity Market
Launched in spring 2011, the market created opportunities for local farmers, bakers, craftspeople and musicians while making nutritious food more accessible.
- Fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and coffee
- Family activities, music, workshops and seasonal events
- SNAP matching and produce voucher participation
Grow togetherCommunity Gardens
Historical gardens were located at St. Mary of the Greenbrier Catholic Church and the FEMA lot on the Monroe County side of the river.
A 2016 partnership with Grow Appalachia offered workshops, training, seeds, tools, soil testing, tilling and soil amendments for community and home gardeners.
Young neighborsCarrot Club & education
The Community Market's Carrot Club encouraged children to learn about healthy eating, local buying, gardening and community participation through weekly activities and rewards.
Educational programming connected food choices with a sustainable future for the Greenbrier Valley.