The Mobile Farm Stand is a program initiated by the Community Action Center of Whitman County. During the growing season (June-October), our refrigerated van regularly visits rural communities in Whitman and Latah Counties whose residents face difficulties accessing fresh, nutritious food. Many small towns lack a grocery store, food pantry, or both and often drive close to an hour to the closest supermarket. Most of the distributed produce is purchased from local, small-scale farms. However, we often have difficulty acquiring sufficient produce from local growers and sometimes struggle to meet the needs of Palouse residents. We appreciate any donation of fresh fruits and vegetables that is offered.
This listing was last updated Jul 17, 2024
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Community Action Center is open from 8:00-4:30, Monday through Friday. Gardeners are welcome to arrange drop-off during these times if they cannot make it during suggested drop-off times.
We operate during the local growing season (June-October) and value any donation of seasonal produce. We appreciate you notifying us before drop-off as we spend most of the week traveling to various communities.
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