Support Farm to Families
In 2024, Riverwalk Market Fair partnered with the Community Action Center of Rice County to buy leftover produce from vendors to sell to the CAC food shelf at the end of the market each week. This resulted in over 5,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables being distributed through the CAC food shelves in just a 10 week period and $14,850 being added to the income of local produce farmers.
In 2025, with the help of our donors, we were able to significantly increase our impact by donating 15,500 pounds of fresh produce to the CAC food shelf and add $35,000 of income for local produce farmers.
15,500
POUNDS OF FRESH
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
$35,000
FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO FARMERS
We believe our Farm to Families partnership with the Community Action Center was incredibly impactful for our local underrepresented farmers and our local foodshed in 2024. With one-in-five families in Rice County using the food shelf regularly, we know how incredibly important this work is.
Addressing food insecurity in our community is an important mission of Riverwalk Market Fair.
The federal grant that funds the continuation of this program, the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Grant (LFPA), has been cut. At Riverwalk Market Fair we value this work and would like to do everything possible to continue to be able to provide this service for the benefit of our farmers and the community. We invite you to work alongside us by signing up for a recurring donation in one of our four food access levels.
You can also create your own level if none of these are a good fit for you! One-time donations are also gratefully accepted.
Recurring donations are year-round, while Riverwalk Market Fair only operates from May - December, any funds collected in our “off months” will be saved and put towards food access programming for the upcoming season!
Farm to Families Fundraiser
Looking for a perfect summer evening that also does good for our community? Come celebrate with Riverwalk Market Fair at Imminent Brewing as we raise vital funds for our Farm to Families program!
What to expect:
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hand-crafted brews,
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live musical performances,
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curated silent auction
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and inspiring speakers.
Why it matters:
At the end of each summer market, Riverwalk uses donor funds to buy high-quality, locally grown produce at a bulk rate from our farmer vendors. This gives our local growers extra income and ensures less food waste.
That fresh produce is immediately delivered to the Community Action Center of Rice County, feeding families right here in our community through the essential food shelf network.
Let's unite for food access! Grab your friends, enjoy some local flavor, and help us support this critical cause.
Join us!
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 6:30-9pm at Imminent Brewing