In the Press!
Despite being a small market, Route One is making a big difference and pushing hard to increase healthy, local food access for everyone. Here are a few mentions and articles about what we’re doing. There’s so much more to come!
“FoodRX and extra $15 for veggies: Innovative ways to address nutrition insecurity” by Kathryn Barnes (KCRW)
…“I didn't really know how to cook vegetables at all until finding out about the program,” she says. “I was just trying to stretch my dollar, and there was a sign up that literally said, ‘Stretch your EBT, go to the farmers market.’”… READ MORE
“Nonprofit Spotlight: Route One Farmers Market expanding access to local produce” by Kara Shoemaker Santa Barbara Foundation (Santa Ynez Valley News)
…“Eating local food answers so many issues that are relevant right now. Keeping local food local means less travel time, which results in more nutritious food and less gas expended. Plus, it directly supports our small farmers who don’t have access to big grocery store sales,” explained Shelby Wild, founder and director of Route One Farmers Market. “It’s hard for small farmers to produce at the [quantity] level to get them into chain grocery stores, but they are mainly the ones doing the real sustainable, ecologically beneficial farming.”… READ MORE
“Route One Farmers Market Launches “Veggie Voucher” Program for the Month of October” (Santa Barbara Independent
…Community members who have experienced food insecurity within the last year are welcome to fill out a short survey while shopping at the Sunday farmers market to identify their need and qualify for a one-time $10 Veggie Voucher.… READ MORE
“Santa Barbara County Route One Farmers Market earns nonprofit status” by Lisa André (Lompoc Record)
…Wild explained that the new nonprofit status will further embolden collaborative work with Santa Barbara County’s Cal Fresh Healthy Living office, as well as UC Cal-Fresh Support and the Ecology Center of Berkeley, with whom they teamed up to offer the Market Match Program to patrons.… READ MORE
“Route One Farmer's Market in Vandenberg Village celebrates second anniversary” (KSBY)
…"The biggest thing is the fact customers can come and also use their ebt here, that's one of the biggest things I guess nobody in this county have," employee of Julia's Juice Bar and Cafe Vanessa Catalan said.… READ MORE
“Route One Farmers Market Offers New Path to Local Produce in Lompoc Valley” (NOOZHAWK)
…Creation of the new market has been a joint effort between the Healthy Lompoc Coalition, Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization, HEAL Advisory Cabinet, Public Health Department’s Nutrition Obesity Prevention Program, the Santa Barbara Foundation, and key Lompoc advocates and supporters.… READ MORE