2003 Testimonials

These are statements written by adopted families about their experience of participating in the Local Foods Connection (formerly Adopt-A-Family) programs. All statements are anonymous on this web page; see back issues of newsletters for original publication.

1. When our family first became a part of Local Foods Connection's share program, we were a family of seven with one income. At the time, I was fighting a life-threatening illness, and was in the middle of a year long treatment that caused some nasty side effects. And to boot my teenage daughter was expecting a baby.
   
   Each week, going to the Farmer's Market to pick up our share, was quite the uplifting event for me and my children. We got to see what local growers had to offer. All the farmers were very willing to answer questions and educate us on the veggies we'd never even seen before. Susan, our farmer, was especially helpful in explaining to me what the vegetables were and the best way to use them. Susan and her children have given me some great ideas to encourage my children to eat the vegetables. Laura, my contact, was a great source of information on recipes.
   
   Local Foods Connection has allowed us to eat healthier than we would have if we were not part of the program. I am now cooking healthier with new and healthy food we wouldn't otherwise be able to afford. We now are a healthier and very thankful family of eight.