LEAP is a nonprofit centered in Roanoke, VA,
that supports farmers and fresh, local food for all.
LEAP nurtures our food community.

LEAP distributes local food from farmers to families.

LEAP provides resources and tools to local food producers.

LEAP increases access to fresh food for underserved communities.

LEAP collaborates on advocacy, outreach, and education.

LEAP Nurtures Our Food Community

Learn about the good work LEAP does, supporting Virginia farmers and making fresh food available to everyone.

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Markets

COMMUNITY
Store

EAT Local With LEAP

LEAP connects customers with local food six days a week:

Tuesdays, 3-7 pm, shop at West End Farmers Market (1027 Patterson Ave. SW)
Wednesdays–Fridays, find the LEAP Mobile Market on the road.
Wednesdays–Fridays, 12-7 pm, shop at the LEAP Community Store (1027 Patterson Ave.)
Saturdays, 8am–12pm, shop at Grandin Village Farmers Market (2080 Westover Ave. SW, behind Roanoke Co+op)

Cultivate food

community
gardens

food Access programs

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virginia fresh match

More fresh food
discounts

Market Bucks

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS

Roanoke
FOODshed
Network

Southwest Produce Prescription Program (SWPRx)

LEAP in THe
West End

LEAP News

Farmers Markets within the Blue Ridge Region, join markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 3-9, 2025.

local food 101

Morningside Community Garden Discovery Walk: Number 1

Your support grows healthy communities

Sharing your time and funds helps LEAP provide nutritious food for all, support healthy communities, and create resilient economies.