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<p fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">In 2024, RMF partnered with the Community Action Center of Rice County to buy leftover produce from vendors to sell to the CAC food shelf at the end of the market each week. This resulted in over 5000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables being distributed through the CAC food shelves in just a 10 week period and $14,850 being added to the income of local produce farmers.<p fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">We believe that our Farm to Families partnership with the Community Action Center was incredibly impactful for our local underrepresented farmers and our local foodshed in 2024. With one-in-five families in Rice County using the food shelf regularly, we know how incredibly important this work is. Addressing food insecurity in our community is an important mission of Riverwalk Market Fair.<p fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">The federal grant that funds the continuation of this program, the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Grant (LFPA), <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/10/usda-cancels-local-food-purchasing-for-schools-food-banks-00222796" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;">has been cut</a>. At Riverwalk Market Fair we value this work and would like to do everything possible to continue to be able to provide this service for the benefit of our farmers and the community. We invite you to work alongside us in a new and impactful way by signing up for a recurring donation&nbsp;in one of our 4 new food access levels.<p fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Food Access Level Sponsorship Options<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;"><p fr-original-style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">$10 per month produce for a family for 2 days each month</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;"><p fr-original-style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">$35 per month provides produce for one family for one week each month</li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;"><p fr-original-style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">$75 per month provides produce for one family for half of the&nbsp;month </li><li fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(40, 50, 78);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;box-sizing:inherit;"><p fr-original-style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px 11pt;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:0pt 0px 11pt;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">$150 per month covers market fees to an underserved farmer, allowing them access to our market and our food buy programs including Farm to Family, SNAP/EBT, and Senior/Farmers Market Nutrition Program</li></ul><p fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin:11pt 0px 0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 11pt;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">You can also create your own level if none of these are a good fit for you! One-time donations are also gratefully accepted.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">** Recurring Donations are year-round, while Riverwalk Market Fair only operates from May - December, any funds collected in our &ldquo;off months&rdquo; will be saved and put towards food access programming for the upcoming season!**

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 food access work in our community! This donation greatly helps the missions of Riverwalk Market Fair and the Community Action center to address food insecurity, support small, local farmers and reduce food waste. If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission on your social media channels! Gratefully yours, Derek Meyers manager@riverwalkmarketfair.org

Hello First name,
 
 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering to fundraise for our cause. Your efforts will make a significant impact, and we are excited to have you as part of our fundraising team. 👏
 
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In 2024, RMF partnered with the Community Action Center of Rice County to buy leftover produce from vendors to sell to the CAC food shelf at the end of the market each week. This resulted in over 5000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables being distributed through the CAC food shelves in just a 10 week period and $14,850 being added to the income of local produce farmers.We believe that our Farm to Families partnership with the Community Action Center was incredibly impactful for our local underrepresented farmers and our local foodshed in 2024. With one-in-five families in Rice County using the food shelf regularly, we know how incredibly important this work is. Addressing food insecurity in our community is an important mission of Riverwalk Market Fair.The federal grant that funds the continuation of this program, the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Grant (LFPA), <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/10/usda-cancels-local-food-purchasing-for-schools-food-banks-00222796">has been cut</a>. At Riverwalk Market Fair we value this work and would like to do everything possible to continue to be able to provide this service for the benefit of our farmers and the community. We invite you to work alongside us in a new and impactful way by signing up for a recurring donation in one of our 4 new food access levels.Food Access Level Sponsorship Options<ul><li>$10 per month produce for a family for 2 days each month</li><li>$35 per month provides produce for one family for one week each month</li><li>$75 per month provides produce for one family for half of the month </li><li>$150 per month covers market fees to an underserved farmer, allowing them access to our market and our food buy programs including Farm to Family, SNAP/EBT, and Senior/Farmers Market Nutrition Program</li></ul>You can also create your own level if none of these are a good fit for you! One-time donations are also gratefully accepted. ** Recurring Donations are year-round, while Riverwalk Market Fair only operates from May - December, any funds collected in our “off months” will be saved and put towards food access programming for the upcoming season!**

Riverwalk Market Fair's Farm to Families Food Access Program

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### Context Profile for Riverwalk Market Fair

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - **Mission:** Riverwalk Market Fair (RMF) is dedicated to addressing food insecurity in Rice County by supporting local farmers and providing access to fresh produce for families in need. Their mission emphasizes community engagement and sustainable food practices.
   - **Cause:** The organization aims to create a robust local food system that benefits both farmers and families, particularly those who are underrepresented or facing economic challenges. They focus on initiatives like the Farm to Families Food Access Program, which connects surplus produce from local vendors to food shelves.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Events:** RMF operates a seasonal market from May to December, featuring local produce and artisan goods.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns:** The organization runs various fundraising initiatives, including the Farm to Families program, which encourages recurring donations to support food access levels.
   - **Community Programs:** They partner with local organizations, such as the Community Action Center of Rice County, to distribute food and support local farmers through programs like SNAP/EBT and the Senior/Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **community-oriented**. The language is accessible and encourages participation, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing food insecurity. There is a sense of urgency in their messaging, particularly regarding the need for continued support due to funding cuts.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The website does not prominently feature emojis in its content. However, the tone remains warm and inviting without the use of emojis, relying instead on clear and heartfelt language to convey their message.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Specific founding details are not provided on the website.
   - **Scale:** RMF operates a seasonal market and has engaged in impactful partnerships, distributing over 5,000 pounds of fresh produce in a 10-week period through their Farm to Families initiative.
   - **Impact Metrics:** The program generated $14,850 in income for local farmers and served a significant number of families in Rice County, with one in five families using the food shelf regularly.
   - **Volunteer Info:** No specific volunteer information is available on the website, though community engagement is a core aspect of their operations.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Use a friendly and approachable tone that conveys community spirit and urgency. 
   - **Language:** Keep language simple and clear, focusing on the impact of donations and community involvement.
   - **Call to Action:** Encourage readers to participate through donations or volunteering, highlighting the tangible benefits of their contributions.
   - **Content Structure:** Use short paragraphs and bullet points for clarity, especially when outlining donation options and program details.

### Summary
This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Riverwalk Market Fair, focusing on their mission to combat food insecurity while supporting local farmers. The insights into their tone, activities, and writing guidelines will help in crafting personalized and effective content that resonates with their audience and encourages community involvement.

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Riverwalk Market Fair's Farm to Families Food Access Program

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