Food Production and Distribution
We believe that everyone deserves access to healthy, nutritious food.
See our calendar for current Share Market dates!
What is a Share Market?
At Root Cause Farm, we grow organic produce and distribute it at no-cost to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We distribute through weekly Share Markets held at the farm during the growing season. Our Share Markets are partnered with Bounty & Soul—they supplement our offerings to ensure we have an abundant variety of produce throughout the season.
Share Markets are designed to feel like famers’ markets, providing a welcoming a dignified space for our neighbors to get the nourishment they need.
In addition to the thousands of pounds of produce we produce at our farm in Fairview, we also distribute food donated by our partner farms including Flying Cloud Farm, Asheville Harvest, and a network of local home growers.
Community Resource Partners
During our Share Markets, we partner with other organizations to offer additional no-cost resources to our community.
Food Access Network
As needs arise, we also work with the following organizations to ensure food access in our community.
Hey local producers and home growers!!!
Have excess produce? We can redistribute what you can’t sell! Email garden@rootcasuefarm.org to connect!
Where Our Food Goes
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RCF Share Market
During the growing season we host our Share Market on the farm during which we distribute the fresh, organic produce we grow to our community members in need.
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Food for Fairview
A local food pantry in Fairview with various items available, including fresh produce from Root Cause Farm during the growing season. Open Mondays 3-6pm.
Who Do We Serve?
At Root Cause Farm we grow and share fresh, nutritious food with members of our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Food insecurity means not always knowing where your next meal will come from, or not having consistent access to enough nourishing food to live a healthy and active life.
Food insecurity can look different for each person and family. Many people face situations hat cause them to be food insecure, those situations may include:
A job loss, reduced hours, or seasonal employment
Rising rent or unexpected medical bills
Medical or Student Debt
Caring for children or elders on a tight budget
Recovering from a natural disaster or personal crisis
Balancing the cost of groceries with gas, utilities, or childcare
Sometimes it is temporary. Sometimes it is ongoing. Often, it is invisible.
Our Approach
When you come to Root Cause Farm for food, we will not ask you to prove your need or share personal details about your situation. We do not require documentation or income verification, we trust you.
We trust you to assess your own circumstances and determine whether receiving food today is right for you. Our goal is to remove barriers and offer fresh food with dignity, care, and respect.
What We Ask of You
Our Share Markets are built on the belief that a strong community takes care of one another. If you are in a season where accessing free produce would ease your burden, we warmly welcome you to receive it.
If you are in a stable season and feel able to leave the produce for neighbors experiencing greater need, we honor that choice too. We invite you to make the decision that feels honest and right for your household.
We are so grateful to have you in our community, thank you for doing your part!
¿A quién servimos?
En Root Cause Farm cultivamos y compartimos alimentos frescos y nutritivos con los miembros de nuestra comunidad que experimentan inseguridad alimentaria.
La inseguridad alimentaria significa no saber siempre de dónde vendrá su próxima comida, o no tener acceso constante a suficientes alimentos nutritivos para llevar una vida sana y activa. La inseguridad alimentaria puede manifestarse de manera diferente para cada persona y familia. Muchas personas enfrentan situaciones que las llevan a experimentar inseguridad alimentaria; estas situaciones pueden incluir:
La pérdida de un empleo, la reducción de horas de trabajo o el empleo por temporada.
El aumento del alquiler o gastos médicos inesperados.
Deudas médicas o estudiantiles.
El cuidado de niños o personas mayores con un presupuesto limitado.
La recuperación tras un desastre natural o una crisis personal.
Tener que balancear el costo de los alimentos con el de la gasolina, los servicios públicos o el cuidado de los niños.
A veces es temporal. A veces es constante. A menudo, es invisible.
Nuestro enfoque
Cuando usted acude a Root Cause Farm en busca de alimentos, no le pediremos que demuestre su necesidad ni que comparta detalles personales sobre su situación. No exigimos documentación ni verificación de ingresos; confiamos en usted.
Confiamos en que usted evaluará sus propias circunstancias y determinará si recibir alimentos hoy es lo adecuado para usted. Nuestro objetivo es eliminar barreras y ofrecer alimentos frescos con dignidad, cuidado y respeto.
Lo que le pedimos
Nuestros "Mercados Compartidoras" (Share Markets) se basan en la creencia de que una comunidad fuerte cuida de sus miembros. Si usted se encuentra en una etapa en la que acceder a productos frescos gratuitos aliviaría su carga, le damos una cálida bienvenida para que los reciba.
Si se encuentra en una etapa estable y siente que puede dejar los productos para aquellos vecinos que experimentan una mayor necesidad, también honramos esa elección. Le invitamos a tomar la decisión que le parezca honesta y adecuada para su hogar.
Estamos muy agradecidos de tenerle en nuestra comunidad; ¡gracias por hacer su parte!