By Chelsey Simpson, Communications Manager
Making a donation in someone’s name is always a kind and doubly-generous idea, but if you are dying to use your expert wrapping-paper skills, there are ways to give back without giving up on your shopping list. Here are a few gift ideas that support the National Farm to School Network:
National Farm to School Network shop
Our own shop has some great gems, including notecards and posters created by attendees of our 2012 National Farm to Cafeteria Conference under the leadership of Vermont-based artist Bonnie Acker. And let’s not forget our most popular item: farm to school aprons!
Calendars from Hailey King Photography
Portland-based photographer Hailey King is donating $5 from every calendar she sells to the National Farm to School Network. The calendars feature 12 months of Hailey’s beautiful food photography, taken during her travels all over the country, from citrus in Florida to berries in the Rocky Mountains. See more calendar photos on her blog.
Modern Kids Design
Modern Kids Design is full of great ideas for every budget, from this $5 Eco Kids rolling pin to children’s furniture. My favorite find is this $20 wooden fruit cutting set. Just select the National Farm to School Network’s listing before you start shopping, and Modern Kids Design will donate five percent of all your purchases.
And, of course, donations directly to the National Farm to School Network can be made in someone else's name and will help support the growth of the farm to school movement across the country.
Thank you for your support, and have a happy holiday season!