Veggies for Vets
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Peacefully Organic Produce, Waunakee 5101 County Highway M, Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597
press release: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fresh food, local music, farm tours, a tomato and pepper tasting, and children’s activities.
The 2016 Veggies for Vets event will be held on Saturday, August 13th from noon–7 p.m. at Peacefully Organic Produce and CSA, located at 5101 County Highway M in Waunakee. Enjoy Bands in the Barn: the Jacob George Memorial Concert, featuring Wisconsin-based musicians. Donation-based food and beverages, including tastings from Bos Meadery, will be offered all day. We’ll be hosting activities for kids, farm tours, and a tomato and pepper tasting in the afternoon. From noon–6, freshly-picked produce will be for sale at our on-site vegetable stand. Come join us for a fun and informative summer day on the farm.
ABOUT VEGGIES FOR VETS
Veggies for Vets is hosted at Peacefully Organic Produce and CSA, a veteran-led community farm in Waunakee, WI. It is an initiative of Warrior Songs, a non-profit organization with a mission to heal veterans through music and visual arts. Funds raised at this event are used to purchase CSA shares that provide veteran families with local, fresh produce for 20 weeks over the growing season. Veterans families in need are identified and the shares are distributed by the Dane County Veterans Service Office, the Madison Vet Center, and Housing Initiatives.
“Veggies for Vets is the fastest, simplest way to get fresh, organic vegetables directly to vets and their families. The application process is short, acceptance is rapid, and the veterans eagerly look forward to receiving the produce. Veggies for Vets richly deserves your support!”—Neil O’Connor, Army Veteran
To donate directly, go to https://www.gofundme.com/v4v2016 .