Good Work

Creative local food solutions

Are you looking for a one-stop resource for local food decisions and providers? LEAP can help you find the best food providers in the Roanoke and Southwest Virginia region. Whether your goal is to buy from nearby family farmers, eat healthier on a budget, or start your entrepreneurial venture in our professional kitchen, LEAP can help.

The Local Environmental Agriculture Project Inc. (LEAP) is a Roanoke-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to nurture healthy communities and resilient local food systems. LEAP connects local farmers, food producers, culinary entrepreneurs and community members to create a relished experience by all.

Fill up on farm-fresh food

Visit the Farmers Markets in Grandin Village and the West End, and all around Roanoke at the LEAP Mobile Market. You’ll meet the people who grew or raised your meal and taste the difference that “picked-today” or “raised with care” makes. Or, you can support your local farmer with the convenience of a weekly pick-up of fresh, seasonal food by registering for Farm Share.

Get cooking at the LEAP Kitchen

Located in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood, The LEAP Kitchen is a certified commercial kitchen space designed to incubate new and growing small food businesses (caterers, bakers, jam makers, and more). Learn about both the creative and the business side of the trade through the exciting on-site community programming.

A strong local food economy depends on you!

You can help by shopping at our markets, donating to LEAP, or buying a LEAP Market Gift Certificate for a friend. For more information, visit www.leapforlocalfood.org LEAP can help you buy from nearby family farmers, eat healthier, or start ”“ your new entrepreneurial venture.

GOOD WORK

Executive Summary:

LEAP steps in to provide food sourcing and solve food-insecurity problems; donating over 3,800 Community Produce Packs among its many services.