Food
Community Food Initiatives Buy One Share One
CFI shares local food with those facing food insecurity. During the growing season, we buy from local farmers and distribute to families in need. During winter, our supply of fresh produce doesn't meet the demand. You can help! Simply buy extra when you shop local, and drop your donation in our Buy One, Share One... Read More
Zanesville Farmers Market
Colony Square Mall 3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH, United StatesPlease join us at the Colony Square Mall to enjoy all that our local farmers, growers, and makers have to offer. Look for locally grown produce, jams and spreads, homemade salsas, meat, farm eggs, Ohio cheese, baked goods, plants, crafts, and more! Please visit the website for more details at: https://www.zanesvillefarmersmarket.org/
CFI Annual Seed Potato Giveaway
Nelsonville ACEnet Business Center and Food Hub 296 S Harper Street, NELSONVILLE, OH, United StatesOn Thursday, March 25th, Community Food Initiatives (CFI) will host their annual Seed Potato garden giveaway at the Nelsonville ACEnet Business Center and Food Hub, 296 S. Harper Street, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Over 20,000 pounds of seed potatoes will be available and free to the public between 12pm and 5pm. The giveaway will take place... Read More
Spice Stories: Gingersnap Cookies Take and Bake
The Plains Public Library 14 South Plains Road, The Plains, OH, United StatesSpice up your day and learn about ginger. You will receive information about dried ginger and fresh ginger root and suggested recipes. To begin your journey, your kit will include ingredients to get you started baking gingersnaps. You will need to supply the butter, eggs and granulated sugar. Just imagine how good your home will... Read More
Cookbook Book Club
Join us virtually for a unique monthly event that combines the joy of a book club with the deliciousness of a dinner club. Each month, we will choose a recipe from a cook book. Then, at some point during the month, each participant will make that recipe. When we reconvene, we will discuss the recipe... Read More
Spice Stories: Tumeric & Cinnamon Masala Chai Take-to-Make
Our second program in the Spice Story series looks at the culinary uses and health benefits of tumeric. Your kit will include recipies and ingredients to make Tumeric and Cinnamon Masala Chai.
CFI Seed Giveaway
Grab and go gardens starter kits will be available while supplies last. Additional seeds will be available at all locations except Nelsonville . Stop by your local library starting the week of April 12 for a grab-and-gogarden starter kit from Community Food Initiatives, featuring easier-to-grow veggies like beans, spinach, corn, summer squash, peas, and sunflowers. Each kit will... Read More
Windowsill Herb Garden Take-to-Make
This kit will include two pots ready to plant and seeds for Mini Basil and Fine Leaf Chives. There will also be information helpful to growing herbs indoors and their use.
FEAST at Home: Whole Turnip Tacos (Program to Go)
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioRegistrants will receive an easy recipe with ingredients to make this dish that includes fresh local produce and other healthy whole foods. Ingredients will be available for pick up at the Nelsonville Public Library. Step-by-step recipe instructions and information about the ingredients will be sent to the email address used to register and will also be posted on our website.
Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market
The Market on State 1002 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesFind hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints and cards, yarn, lotions, quilts and bags, eco-printed and silk-screened clothing, wooden tables, boxes and bowls, leather goods and more! Locally made and sold by members of the Athens Art Guild. The Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9am-noon at the Market on State.... Read More