Donation Stations at Forsyth Farmers Markets

Virginia Lopez, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension here in Forsyth County, shares more with Wally and Verne (WBFJ Moring Show) about the Donation Station program at local Forsyth Farmers Markets . Listen to our interview…

On Saturday mornings at local farmers markets across the state, shoppers drift past tables piled high with berries, gourds and leafy greens. For the past 2 years, Donation Stations through the NC State Extension have connected farmers markets, local farmers and food pantries in a simple but powerful way.

Donation Stations help feed families facing food insecurity. Shop and donate locally at area farmers markets…

*available every Saturday at the Cobblestone Farmers Market near Old Salem.

The second Saturday of the month at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Farmers Market

And the third Saturday of the month at the Clemmons Farmers Market.

Donation Stations use a simple farmers market-based approach where volunteers collect food and monetary donations from farmers market shoppers, buy directly from farmers at the farmers market, and donate the resulting food to a local hunger relief agency.

“For families, access to fresh, local produce sends a powerful message that their community is investing in their health,” said Virginia Lopez, a Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent in Forsyth County, where three Donation Stations now support six food pantries.

The Donation Station Program runs through September.

Also, learn about gardening from Extension Master Gardener volunteers.

For more information: https://forsyth.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026/ or call (336) 703-2850.