What is a FOOD HUB?
(Sometimes also called a Food Collective)

Food Hubs connect small farmers & producers to buyers (wholesale & consumers) through a centralized distribution site or online marketplace.​​
​A food hub, as defined by the USDA, is “a centrally located facility with a business management structure facilitating the aggregation, storage, processing, distributions, and/or marketing of locally/regionally produced food products.”
Food Hubs:
  • encourage collaboration between farmers, consumers, restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and more! 
  • strengthen food security
  • support our local food economy
  • create awareness for better nutrition and health ​
​Who Can Buy from a Food Hub? 
  • Individual/Family Consumers
  • Restaurants 
  • Hospitals
  • Preschools
  • Grocery stores
  • Non-profits
  • ​Food Banks 
  • Universities
  • and more!
​Why Buy from a Food Hub? 
  • Most are farmer owned and operated!
  • Farmers and producers are able to set their own market value prices.
  • One distribution location for farmers means more time to grow your food. 
  • Improves farm producer access to markets through aggregated sales, one-stop online shopping, and delivery options.
  • Get the freshest food directly from farms and producers. 
  • Seasonal shopping options means you are getting the freshest, tastiest, and most nutritious food available for your needs. 
  • Buy from multiple local farms and producers in one location with one easy payment.
  • Strengthens our local food system and food economy.
  • Reduce our dependence on fossil fuels with streamlined, hyper-local transportation and distribution. 
South Sound Food Hubs

Fresh from the Farm Guide Farms Participating in Local Food Hubs

Grays Harbor
Bee Organic Farm & Apiary
Chehalis Valley Farm 


Lewis
3 Feathers Emu Ranch Lewis
Boistfort Valley Farm Lewis
Olde Achers Farm Lewis
Mason
Hungry Hollow Farm
​Farm at Dry Creek Bed
Skokomish Valley Farms ​
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Thurston
Colvin Ranch
Ellis Creek Farm Thurston
Kirsop Farm Thurston
Lost Peacock Creamery
​Prairie Oak Farm Thurston
​Rising River Farm Thurston
Skipping Stone Garden Thurston