Carteret Community Comes Together at the Olde Beaufort Farmers Market Donation Station
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Collapse ▲At the heart of the Olde Beaufort Farmers Market, a small but mighty program is making a big impact. The Donation Station, hosted once a month through a partnership between N.C. Cooperative Extension Carteret County Center and the Carteret Food and Health Council’s Food Recovery Program, invites farmers and shoppers to donate fresh produce and funds to help fight food insecurity in the community.
So far this season, the Donation Station has set up twice and has already collected 100.75 pounds of fresh produce, with an estimated value of $198.50. All food collected is donated directly to Hope Mission.
Donations have included summer favorites like sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, and sweet potatoes: a nice variety of local, fresh, healthy foods! Local farms such as Merrell Farms, Garner Farms, and Harlowe Custom Microgreens have contributed generously alongside market shoppers.
The goal of the program is to reduce food waste, support local growers, and improve food access for the community. Donation Stations are a simple but powerful way to make all of that happen in one place! This cannot be possible without the amazing Donation Station volunteers through the Food Recovery Program!
The Donation Station’s schedule varies but typically occurs once a month during the market season. They will be back and set up at the farmers market on June 21st! To find out when the next collection will take place, visit the Carteret Food and Health Council Facebook page, where updates are regularly posted.
This effort is part of a broader statewide initiative supported by NC State Extension, which promotes food system resilience through education, donation, and community partnerships. For more information on donation stations visit here.
Whether you’re a market vendor with surplus vegetables or a shopper looking to give back, the Donation Station is a chance to nourish your neighbors and strengthen your community.
