Donation Station a success in first season at the market

Donation Station Tuscarawas County officially wrapped up its first market season on Oct. 12. With the help of the community, Rural Action was able to raise $2,030.06. This resulted in 2,749.55 pounds of produce being distributed to five food pantries and hot-meal providers throughout Tuscarawas County.

If passionate about food access in Tuscarawas County, consider participating in a year of service. Rural Action Northern Programs is currently looking for a community member to serve as an AmeriCorps member for the Tuscarawas County Community Networks VISTA.

The Donation Station will be at the Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market’s Holiday Market on Nov. 22 from 3-7 p.m. at the New Towne Mall, 400 Mill Ave. SE, Suite C8, New Philadelphia. This is another chance to interact and make a monetary or produce donation.

Rural Action is a regional community-development organization with a 32-county footprint working with members and community leaders on a range of quality-of-life, environmental and economic projects across rural Appalachian Ohio. Its mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region’s assets in environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ways. Learn more about Rural Action at www.ruralaction.org.