Platform three
Market Roots Community Market
A neighborhood market and a support network for Southwest Georgia farmers.
Local marketplace
A neighborhood market where Southwest Georgia farmers sell directly to their community.
Resources for small farmers
Support with planning, certifications, equipment and getting to market.
Vendor guides
Clear step-by-step guidance on booths, pricing, packaging and food safety.
Training workshops
Hands-on sessions on selling, record keeping and growing a farm business.
Market Roots Community
Sharing the harvest. Supporting farmers. Strengthening communities.
What is FreshShare?
Fresh, Georgia-grown food, shared across Southwest Georgia
FreshShare connects local farmers, youth growers, and community organizations to share fresh, Georgia-grown food across Southwest Georgia. Each season, our network harvests, packs, and delivers produce through partner-led distributions that are dignified, local, and sustainable. FreshShare is built to keep food, funding, and leadership rooted in the community, so families are supported, farmers have steady markets, and youth gain meaningful work and skills.
Who FreshShare supports
Strengthening the whole local food ecosystem
Local Farmers & Growers
- Provides reliable, mission-aligned markets for seasonal harvests.
- Supports small and mid-scale farms, school gardens, and youth-run plots.
- Helps keep local produce circulating locally.
Youth
- Creates paid training, leadership development, and workforce experiences.
- Builds hands-on skills in agriculture, food systems, logistics, and service.
- Connects youth to purpose-driven work through Fresh Roots Rising.
Families & Communities
- Expands access to fresh, healthy food through trusted organizations.
- Supports partner-led pick-ups, distributions, and community events.
- Helps organizations respond to needs quickly and with dignity.
How it works
From the field to the family
Step 1: Grow & Gather
Produce Partners harvest fresh, seasonal produce from farms, gardens, and youth plots.
Step 2: Pack & Coordinate
Flint River Fresh and youth crews coordinate logistics, packing, and scheduling with partner sites.
Step 3: Share Through Partners
Community Partners host pick-ups, distributions, fundraisers, and wellness events, providing a way to get food directly to families and neighbors.
FreshShare boxes are not sold individually. They are distributed through partner sites as part of community-led programs.
Community Partners
Community Partners are the heart of FreshShare. These are the schools, churches, nonprofits, clinics, and workplaces that host distributions and help families access fresh food where they are.
As a Community Partner, your group can:
- Host produce pick-ups or community distributions
- Sponsor boxes for families or run a fundraiser
- Support wellness programming and nutrition education
- Use Seasonal Garden Kits to help families grow food at home
- Strengthen your local response during economic disruptions
Produce Partners
Produce Partners are the backbone of FreshShare: local farmers and growers who supply the abundance that keeps families fed and communities strong.
By partnering with FreshShare, growers can:
- Access steady, mission-aligned markets through partner demand
- Keep more value local by reducing reliance on distant or unstable markets
- Support youth workforce development and local food access at the same time
Seasonal opportunities
FreshShare runs on the rhythm of the season
Partners can participate in one season or build a year-round pathway.
Spring & Fall
Seasonal Garden Kits
Garden starter bundles distributed through partners to help families and groups grow their own food. Kits may include seeds, simple supplies, and easy instructions designed for beginners (Zones 8–9).
Partners only
Fall
Collard Green & Harvest Fundraisers
Partners can host community fundraisers or distributions using local greens and seasonal produce.
Partners only
Winter
Comfort Crop Shares
Seasonal produce distributions featuring locally grown staples like sweet potatoes and greens.
Partners only
Summer
Youth Farm Fresh Distributions
Harvest packed and distributed with the leadership of Fresh Roots Rising youth crews.
Partners only