As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the USDA is exercising authority under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to purchase and distribute agricultural products to those in need. Through this program, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is partnering with national, regional, and local suppliers, whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the closure of restaurants, hotels, and other food service businesses, to purchase up to $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat products.

Gallatin Valley Food Bank will distribute perishable food boxes on Tuesday, September 22nd as part of the Farmers Feeding Families Program. Boxes weigh 25 lbs and will contain ONLY fresh produce this time. The distribution will be from 9:00-10:00 am (or until boxes run out) in the Gallatin Valley Mall parking lot. All are welcome!!!