Foothills Food Hub
Farmer Focused, Community Driven
our mission
Foothills Food Hub is a project of McDowell Local Food Advisory Council. The mission of McDowell LFAC and Foothills Food Hub is to enhance and promote community health by advocating for an equitable and economically viable local food system to strengthen community by working to:
Ensure local food is affordable and accessible to low income community members.
Increase the supply and consumer demand of local food in McDowell County.
Engage youth in the production, marketing & selling of local foods.
Engage local government, institutional, and grassroots leaders to support LFAC and growth of McDowell County's local food economy.
OUR VISION
A sustainable local food system enhancing livelihoods for farmers, ensuring food security, and improving overall health and wellness for all.
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DISTRIBUTIONS
Foothills Food Hub hosts 6* monthly drive-thru distributions where you can pick up a free box of food, including pantry staples, dry goods, farm fresh produce and meat… No questions asked.
hop program
The Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) program is an innovative Medicaid-funded initiative aimed at reducing the risks of adverse health outcomes through early interventions that address social determinants.
Community Resource Guide
If you are in need of any type of assistance, food related or other, we encourage you to refer to the Community Resource Guide to find programs and organizations that can help.
sHOP & SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERs AND ARTISANS.
VISIT MARION TAILGATE MARKET
about foothills food hub
EST.2018
At Foothills Food Hub, we are proud to work alongside more than 84 farmers in the Western North Carolina region, each of whom is dedicated to producing high-quality, locally sourced food. Our goal is to build a thriving local food system, and we achieve this by purchasing the freshest produce, meat, eggs, and other locally grown food items. These are then distributed to the community through a variety of channels, including pantries, distributions, and other trusted partners.
In 2023, we were able to purchase 92,080.12 pounds of fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey, and rice from our local farmers. We were thrilled to be able to distribute this bounty of healthy and nutritious food directly to our community via various programs, pantries, and distributions. Not only did we provide access to high-quality food, but we were also able to support and uplift our local farmers, strengthening our community as a whole.
Learn about the history of the food hub
We couldn't fulfill our mission without the assistance of our dedicated volunteers. We depend on the support of our community, from sorting produce to distributing food boxes. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our volunteers for their unwavering commitment and hard work.
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