This year marks the 25th annual celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 4th through 10th! Markets bring great value to their communities by supporting local farmers and creating access to fresh, homegrown foods. The impact doesn’t stop there; by supporting your local farmers market, you can help stimulate local economies, preserve farmland and rural livelihoods, and support healthful communities.

In Maine, 179,680 people face hunger, and 45,790 of them are children. Hunger doesn't take a summer break, and many families struggle to provide enough nutritious food when school is out. This post shares some resources that can help bridge the gap from schoolyear to school year.