Farmers to Families Food Box distribution

Georgia Farmers have teamed up with local school districts to bring fresh food like this right to your table.

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Georgia farmers teamed up with local school districts to bring fresh food like this, to your table.

The usda started a program called "farmers to families food boxes", which partners local school districts with nearby farmers.

Baldwin county education staff and volunteers handed out the produce boxes thursday at lakeview academy.

The boxes were filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, all grown on georgia farms. director of school nutrition, susan nelson, says she's happy to put healthy food into the community.

"well, it's so easy to stop at the convenience store and pick up a soda or a bag of chips, and that's fine occasionally but they still need those vegetables."

The produce boxes are free to anyone in baldwin county.

You do not need any paperwork, id, or children in the school system to receive a box.

Georgia freeman was there to pick up multiple boxes for a day program she runs for disabled individuals.

Freeman says the boxes will help the people in her program make healthier choices.

"we try to encourage them, you know if you're going to eat pizza try to eat some salad with your pizza.

If you're going to eat a snack try not to reach for the candy and the cookies, and try the fruits and vegetables or whatever.

It works if you give them healthier options and give them a chance to learn what makes them feel better they will comply.

" the produce boxes are available for pickup by drive-thru every wednesday at lakeview academy from 10 am until noon.

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