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Thursday, June 30-July 6, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 On another Saturday, 115.2 pounds or 114 household servings was bought from farmers through the donations. If bought at the grocery store it would have cost $251. "It's incredible that we have not only made an impact on our pantries by donating fresh produce to people who need it most, but we've been able to create a system that encourages economic growth in our farmers," Long added. Community partners express their joy that the Rutherford County Farmers Market is committed to purchase produce from local farmers at the end of farmer market days to donate to food pantries throughout the county. "Not only does this project support our local farmers by buying produce that they didn't sell during the market, but we are continuing our mission by providing fresh, nutrient-dense food to the people who need it most," said the Cooperative Extension staff. Anyone wishing to make donations may stop by the Donation Station table the third Saturday of the month and ask how you can help or reach out to Rutherford BARN to learn how to donate. There are also other farmers in the county not selling at the Rutherford market who also make regular donations to the food pantries. To learn more about the program contact Bundy at 287-6010 or the BARN at 704-297-8884. Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............16 Community Calendar.....................16 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........15 Fast Wa Oil Kids Corner 16 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k Donation Station volunteers on June 18 (left to right) Ranelle Cooper, Kay Dalton, Hannah Bundy and Alexis Conner. (Jean Gordon photo) Farmers sell produce at the market each Saturday from 8am until 12pm off Park Square in Forest City. (Jean Gordon photo) From the local farms to the donation tables at the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Center for food insecure residents is a Rutherford County partnership. (Contributed photo) Karen King (right), director of the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Center, receives fresh produce from Hannah Bundy June 18. Bundy is horticulture agent for Rutherford County Extension Service. (Contributed photo) Chase Corner Ministries in the Chase Community will be the recipient of the donation station at the Rutherford County Farmers Market on July 16. Monetary donations will buy the excess food from farmers and will be distributed by the Chase Corner food pantry. Free rides to the food pantries are available through Rutherford County Transit. (Jean Gordon photo) Continued from front page. 356 E Main St., Lawndale 704-538-0508 ©Community First Media Community First Media Mon-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm Sat. 8am-4pm Locally Owned & Operated NEW NEW MODEL MODEL CLEARANCE CLEARANCE 4000 PRO 4000 PRO • 52 INCH CUT • 52 INCH CUT • 25.5HP • 25.5HP KAWASAKI KAWASAKI NOW NOW $8,995 $8,995 WAS WAS $11,599 $11,599 www.mainstreethardwareinc.com 12/2 250 FT $ 155. 155. 00 00 This month's special... ROMEX ELECTRICAL WIRE 14/3 250 FT $ 155. 155. 00 00 14/2 250 FT $ 115. 115. 00 00 OVER 20 NEW MOWERS IN STOCK! WE ARE A FULL SUPPLY HARDWARE STORE! HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY

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