By Blake Jackson
FreshFix, a Buffalo-based fresh food delivery service, has received a $730,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant will help FreshFix expand its operations and reach a wider range of customers, including those in underserved communities.
FreshFix currently delivers fresh, locally grown produce to homes and offices in the Buffalo area. The grant will allow the company to expand its services to include wholesale produce delivery to nonprofits, small grocers, and restaurants. Additionally, FreshFix will use the grant to provide more consumer education about the importance of local food systems and develop a marketing campaign for Western New York-grown food.
The grant will also help FreshFix expand its Veggie Van program, which provides fresh produce at reduced prices to students at the University at Buffalo. The Veggie Van currently serves 100 to 150 students per week, but FreshFix hopes to expand the program to reach even more students.
In addition to expanding its services, FreshFix will also use the grant to help WNY food providers source local fresh, healthy food for people experiencing food insecurity. The grant will also cover the cost of implementing and expanding access to fresh food for people with diet-related health problems, such as diabetes.
FreshFix is committed to supporting local farmers and producers, and the USDA grant will allow the company to make a significant impact on the Buffalo community. The grant will help FreshFix expand its operations, reach a wider range of customers, and promote the importance of local food systems.
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