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Coralville Community Food Pantry: Creating Dignity with Local Foods

Tomato delivery to Coralville Pantry

When a community member visits a food pantry, they may not anticipate bringing home bunches of fresh cilantro and cartons of just-picked cherry tomatoes.   “People are expecting to get the leftovers,” said John Boller, executive director of the Coralville Community Food Pantry. As of 2016, about 14% of Johnson County residents lacked consistent access to […]

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A Q&A with Trumpet Blossom Café: Why Chef Katy Meyer sources local

Katy Meyerof Trumpet Blossom Café poses at home in an "Iowa Needs Vegetable Farmers" tee

At Trumpet Blossom Café in Iowa City, the menu changes seasonally, even daily, but it almost always features locally sourced ingredients. Chef and owner Katy Meyer is committed to taking care of the planet, serving high-quality food to her customers and participating in our region’s thriving local food system. Meyer has relationships with several local […]

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Connection with UI Builds Vital Support for One Local Farmer

The University of Iowa’s commitment to sourcing local produce creates a powerful connection between local farmers and the students and personnel the university feeds every day, a connection that benefits all involved.  University of Iowa chefs cite freshness and quality among their reasons for buying local. Scholars receive nutritious meals to fuel their minds and […]

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