Please make your cheque payable to Vancity Community Foundation. Please include a note with the name of the Fund - "Fresh to Families". 
Cheques are to be addressed to:
409 - 312 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6A 2T2
Also send an email me at monika@eatlocal.org when you send a cheque payment , so I can facilitate the tax receipt. 

<h2 data-end="672" data-start="625" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">💛 Help Families &amp; Farmers Thrive &mdash; Together</h2>This Giving Tuesday, join Vancouver Farmers Markets in supporting Fresh to Families &mdash; a program that connects local families in need with BC farmers through farmers market nutrition coupons. Your donation helps families access fresh, culturally appropriate, nutritious food &mdash; and every dollar goes straight back to the farmers and small producers who grow it. <hr data-start="1220" data-end="1223" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="1243" data-start="1225" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🍎 How It Works</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1547" data-start="1245" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Families receive Farmers Markets Nutrition Coupons they can redeem directly with farm vendors and food producers at Vancouver Farmers Markets.</li><li data-end="1547" data-start="1245" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">These coupons allow families to shop with dignity, choosing the foods that best nourish them &mdash; from fresh vegetables and fruit to eggs, honey, meat, dairy, and herbs.&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1547" data-start="1245" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">And every dollar redeemed circulates back to local farm vendors.&nbsp;</li></ul><hr data-start="1639" data-end="1642" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="1669" data-start="1644" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🌾 Your Gift in Action</h2><ul data-end="1894" data-start="1671" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1721" data-start="1671" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$30 &rarr; Brings one family to the market once</li><li data-end="1770" data-start="1722" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$120 &rarr; Supports one family for one month</li><li data-end="1830" data-start="1771" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$450 &rarr; Supports one family for a full market season</li><li data-end="1894" data-start="1831" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$900 &rarr; Supports two families for a full market season</li><li data-end="1894" data-start="1831" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$2,250&nbsp;&rarr; Brings nutrition dense local food to five families for an entire season</li></ul>All donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt through Vancity Foundation. <hr data-start="2002" data-end="2005" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2042" data-start="2007" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🧺 Why Fresh to Families Matters</h2>With food prices and living costs continuing to rise, many families are struggling to access fresh, healthy food. At the same time, small-scale farmers face financial uncertainty as costs increase across the supply chain. Fresh to Families bridges that gap -&nbsp;It&rsquo;s an equity centred solution that provides families with real food, while giving farmers a reliable income stream &mdash; an act of economic circularity that keeps our food system strong!<hr data-start="2507" data-end="2510" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2535" data-start="2512" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🌻 Join the Movement</h2>This year, we&rsquo;re taking a peer-to-peer approach &mdash; inviting individuals, local businesses, and community partners to join us as champions.You can: ✅&nbsp;Donate now and directly support families and farmers ✅&nbsp;Start your own fundraising page and rally your friends, team, or customers ✅ Share this campaign on social media to help us reach our goal Our target this year for Giving Tuesday - Raise $13,500 to fund the 2026 season&#39;s coupons for 30 families.<hr data-start="3110" data-end="3113" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🙌 How we acknowledge your support&nbsp;</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate for 5 families ($2,250):&nbsp;Tax benefit through a charitable receipt from Vancity Foundation; and mentions of gratitude on our website, social media, and in our annual report</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate for 10 families ($4,500): Tax benefit through a charitable receipt from Vancity Foundation; and mentions of gratitude on our website, social media, and in our annual report , as well as an exclusive content form of your choice, featuring your brand and impact, to be shared across our platforms</li></ul><hr data-start="3110" data-end="3113" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> We collect your personal information like your email ID and name under section 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be used to send out tax receipts and campaign related information. Your responses will stay confidential and won&#39;t be shared in a way that identifies you. If you have any questions related to privacy for this campaign, you can email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@eatlocal.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@eatlocal.org</a>&nbsp;

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting the Fresh to Families Program. This donation brings us closer to our goal of $13,500, enough to support 30 local families for an entire market season, while circulating this entire amount back to local farms and businesses at the farmers markets. If you would like to know more about Vancouver Farmers Markets, please download our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://eatlocal.org/assets/uploads/2025/05/VFM-Annual-Report-2024_withfinancials.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">2024 Annual Report</a> and join us at our markets - <a fr-original-style="" href="https://eatlocal.org/find-your-market/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">find your market</a> here! Best regards,Monika ChowdhryCommunications and Development Managermonika@eatlocal.org

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering to fundraise for our Fresh to Families Program. Your efforts will make a significant impact, and we are excited to have you as part of our fundraising team. Here are some tips for sharing your campaign:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Personalize Your Story: Share why this cause is important to you. Personal stories resonate more with potential donors.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Use Social Media: Post about your campaign on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Include the campaign link and a compelling image or video.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Email Your Network: Send a personal email to friends, family, and colleagues explaining why you are fundraising and how they can help.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Regular Updates: Keep your supporters informed with updates on your progress and any milestones you reach. This keeps them engaged and more likely to share your campaign.</li></ul>I will be very happy to support you through this journey as a partner fundraiser. Please reach out to me if you need any further information or tools to support your fundraising efforts.&nbsp; Best regards, Monika ChowdhryCommunications and Development Manager monika@eatlocal.org

Giving Tuesday 2025

<h2 data-end="672" data-start="625" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">💛 Help Families &amp; Farmers Thrive &mdash; Together</h2>This Giving Tuesday, join Vancouver Farmers Markets in supporting Fresh to Families &mdash; a program that connects local families in need with BC farmers through farmers market nutrition coupons. Your donation helps families access fresh, culturally appropriate, nutritious food &mdash; and every dollar goes straight back to the farmers and small producers who grow it. <hr data-start="1220" data-end="1223" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="1243" data-start="1225" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🍎 How It Works</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1547" data-start="1245" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Families receive Farmers Markets Nutrition Coupons they can redeem directly with farm vendors and food producers at Vancouver Farmers Markets.</li><li data-end="1547" data-start="1245" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">These coupons allow families to shop with dignity, choosing the foods that best nourish them &mdash; from fresh vegetables and fruit to eggs, honey, meat, dairy, and herbs.&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1547" data-start="1245" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">And every dollar redeemed circulates back to local farm vendors.&nbsp;</li></ul><hr data-start="1639" data-end="1642" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="1669" data-start="1644" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🌾 Your Gift in Action</h2><ul data-end="1894" data-start="1671" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1721" data-start="1671" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$30 &rarr; Brings one family to the market once</li><li data-end="1770" data-start="1722" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$120 &rarr; Supports one family for one month</li><li data-end="1830" data-start="1771" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$450 &rarr; Supports one family for a full market season</li><li data-end="1894" data-start="1831" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$900 &rarr; Supports two families for a full market season</li><li data-end="1894" data-start="1831" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$2,250&nbsp;&rarr; Brings nutrition dense local food to five families for an entire season</li></ul>All donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt through Vancity Foundation. <hr data-start="2002" data-end="2005" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2042" data-start="2007" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🧺 Why Fresh to Families Matters</h2>With food prices and living costs continuing to rise, many families are struggling to access fresh, healthy food. At the same time, small-scale farmers face financial uncertainty as costs increase across the supply chain. Fresh to Families bridges that gap -&nbsp;It&rsquo;s an equity centred solution that provides families with real food, while giving farmers a reliable income stream &mdash; an act of economic circularity that keeps our food system strong!<hr data-start="2507" data-end="2510" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2535" data-start="2512" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🌻 Join the Movement</h2>This year, we&rsquo;re taking a peer-to-peer approach &mdash; inviting individuals, local businesses, and community partners to join us as champions.You can: ✅&nbsp;Donate now and directly support families and farmers ✅&nbsp;Start your own fundraising page and rally your friends, team, or customers ✅ Share this campaign on social media to help us reach our goal Our target this year for Giving Tuesday - Raise $13,500 to fund the 2026 season&#39;s coupons for 30 families.<hr data-start="3110" data-end="3113" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🙌 How we acknowledge your support&nbsp;</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate for 5 families ($2,250):&nbsp;Tax benefit through a charitable receipt from Vancity Foundation; and mentions of gratitude on our website, social media, and in our annual report</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate for 10 families ($4,500): Tax benefit through a charitable receipt from Vancity Foundation; and mentions of gratitude on our website, social media, and in our annual report , as well as an exclusive content form of your choice, featuring your brand and impact, to be shared across our platforms</li></ul>

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Your Local Farmers Markets Society

### Context Profile for Your Local Farmers Markets Society

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - The Your Local Farmers Markets Society is dedicated to promoting local agriculture and connecting communities with fresh, sustainable food. Their mission revolves around supporting local farmers and enhancing access to healthy food options for all community members. They aim to foster a sense of community through farmers markets, emphasizing the importance of local economies and sustainable practices.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - The organization engages in various activities including:
     - Organizing farmers markets in local communities.
     - Hosting educational workshops and events focused on sustainable farming and nutrition.
     - Collaborating with local farmers to promote their produce and products.
     - Running community outreach programs to raise awareness about the benefits of local food systems.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of the website is friendly, approachable, and community-oriented. The language used is informal yet informative, aiming to inspire community involvement and support for local farmers. The content is designed to be welcoming, encouraging visitors to participate in events and engage with the organization.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The website does not prominently feature emojis in its content. The communication style remains straightforward and professional without the use of emojis, which suggests a preference for clear and direct messaging.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** The organization is newly established, indicating a fresh approach to local food advocacy.
   - **Scale:** Currently operates with 7 total forms for community engagement and feedback.
   - **Impact Metrics:** Specific impact metrics are not detailed on the website, but the focus on community involvement and local farmer support suggests an emphasis on measurable community engagement and sustainability.
   - **Volunteer Info:** There is no specific volunteer information available on the website, indicating that this may be an area for future development.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - Content should maintain a friendly and inviting tone, using simple language that is accessible to a broad audience.
   - Focus on community engagement and the benefits of supporting local farmers.
   - Use clear calls to action to encourage participation in markets and events.
   - Avoid complex jargon; prioritize straightforward messaging that resonates with local community members.

### Summary
This context profile highlights the Your Local Farmers Markets Society as a community-focused organization that emphasizes local agriculture and sustainability. The friendly and approachable tone, combined with a focus on community involvement, should guide future content creation to enhance engagement and support for local farmers.

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