Happy Holidays from a Grateful Community!

The Impact of Your Thanksgiving Donations on Local Communities

We want to give a huge thanks to all of our members who made generous donations to local service organizations this Thanksgiving! Your support makes a meaningful difference and helps us extend our reach and impact in the community. Did you know that just by being a Seasonal Roots member, you help thousands of food insecure folks put fresh, nutritious food on the table all year long?

At Seasonal Roots, we are committed to making a positive impact on our community by ensuring that no locally grown produce goes to waste. Every week, we share surplus fruits and veggies with our community partners, who distribute this nutritious food to those in need. As part of our mission to support both our local farmers and the community, we also provide our members with meaningful opportunities to contribute during special times of the year.

During the holiday season, especially around Thanksgiving, we understand that many people want to give back and make a difference. By sourcing local organizations that we are passionate about, we want to simplify the process of giving for our members. We select partners who are deeply rooted in their communities and align with our values, making it easier for you to support causes you care about too.

Thanksgiving Specific Donations:

For Thanksgiving weekend, we expanded our efforts to include special donations to organizations making a significant impact:

Cornerstones – Northern Virginia: Providing essential services and support to those in need in Northern Virginia, including emergency food assistance.

Foodbank of SE Virginia & The Eastern Shore: Serving as a critical resource for food distribution in Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Shepherd’s Table – Silver Spring, Maryland: Offering meals and supportive services to individuals facing hunger and homelessness in Silver Spring.

Thrive Peninsula – Newport News, Virginia: Supporting families in Newport News with food and other critical resources to help them thrive.

Your generous contributions helped us make these special donations possible, ensuring that even more families could enjoy a nourishing Thanksgiving. Beyond these special holiday contributions, our commitment to community support continues throughout the year. Below, you’ll find more information about the local organizations we partner with weekly to ensure that no fresh produce goes to waste and to further our mission of supporting those in need.

Weekly Community Partners:

Five Loaves: This organization provides free, nutritious meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Their dedication to wholesome food aligns perfectly with our mission to support community health and wellbeing.

St. Thomas’ Food Pantry: A vital resource, this food pantry offers groceries and essentials to those struggling to make ends meet. By partnering with St. Thomas’, we help ensure that families have access to fresh, locally grown produce.

Food Not Bombs: Focused on providing free vegan meals to anyone in need, Food Not Bombs uses surplus food to combat hunger and waste. Our contributions help them serve nutritious meals and promote sustainability in our community.

Fonticello Food Forest: This innovative community garden grows food and educates residents on sustainable agriculture. By supporting Fonticello, we contribute to a greener, more self-sufficient community.

Bless Cookies Community Network: Using the sale of cookies to fund community initiatives, including food distribution, this network benefits from our surplus produce to extend their reach and impact.

SevaTruck RVA: This food truck offers free, nutritious, plant based meals to underserved areas in Richmond. Our partnership helps them deliver healthy meals where they’re most needed.

Zion House: Supporting women and children experiencing homelessness, Zion House receives our fresh produce to provide nourishing meals and aid their residents in achieving stability.

Richmond Mutual Aid: This grassroots collective redistributes resources to those in need. Our surplus produce helps them supply fresh food to families facing hardship.

RVA Community Fridges: Placing community fridges stocked with free food throughout the city, this initiative ensures that fresh, healthy food is accessible to everyone.

At Seasonal Roots, we are committed to making a positive impact on our community. By supporting these organizations, we address food insecurity, reduce food waste, and promote health and wellness. Your ongoing support allows us to continue these vital partnerships and welcome new ones each year.

Thank you for helping us ensure that all our neighbors have a happy holiday season and access to nutritious food throughout the year.