Student Food Co. - The Farmer's Market on Campus
Wednesdays and Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Mason Hall
Student Food Co. is a nonprofit, student-run produce stand that sells fresh, affordable and consciously sourced produce at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to make nutritious food accessible to all and to help the busy college student live sustainably-- no pressure added!
Student Food Co. conducted a food access study in 2012 which confirmed that 37% of the student body-- in other words, 15,000 students!-- felt they did not have reliable access to affordable and nutritious food. Later that year, our organization was awarded funding by the Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund (PBSIF), which offers grants for large-scale, student-initiated projects that promote environmental sustainability on campus.
Welcoming over 60 members in its first year, the Student Food Co. community is growing steadily in volunteers and resources. In addition to selling in Mason Hall every Tuesday and Thursday, we have launched a pre-order system, fundraised for local charities, held educational events, and created a sourcing team that conducts extensive product research, all to raise awareness about how our food habits impact the environment, society and personal well-being.
Our sourcing focuses on seasonality to ensure the lowest-possible carbon emissions as our produce travels from farm to stand. By basing our stand in a central location on campus, we hope to reduce the carbon footprint of students who once had to drive to find affordable produce in our local food desert. We work closely with the Campus Farm, Frog Holler Distribution Company, and other local food sources to improve food security in Ann Arbor and promote global environmental sustainability.
If you would like to learn more, get involved, stock your fridge with fresh fruits and veggies, or simply meet a few more friendly faces, come visit our team in Mason Hall where we sell every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m!
http://www.studentfoodco.com
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