PULLMAN, Wash., June 29 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Local food for local food banks - it's a concept that's been a hit in Jefferson and Clallam counties over the past decade.
Washington State University Extension operates the Farm to Food Bank program, buying fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and eggs from producers on the Olympic Peninsula to supply local food banks.
It's been so successful that WSU Extension has expanded the idea to become a supply chain coordinator for local food, and now is helping supply local food to local schools.
"A lot of folks who live here value our agricultural history, and these local farm purchases are a double win - supporting food access and our farm economy," said S...