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

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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EAT Local With LEAP

LEAP connects customers with local food six days a week:

Tuesdays, 3-7pm, shop at West End Farmers Market (1027 Patterson Ave. SW)
Wednesdays–Fridays, find the LEAP Mobile Market on the road.
Tuesdays, 3-7pm + Wednesdays–Fridays, 12-7pm, shop at the LEAP Community Store (1027 Patterson Ave.)
Saturdays, 9am–12pm (winter schedule: 1st 3 Saturdays of December, 1st and 3rd Saturdays January-March), shop at Grandin Village Farmers Market (1319 Grandin Rd SW, behind Roanoke Co+op)

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The Market Operator position serves as a day-of operator and boots on the ground of the Mobile Market, Community Store, Farmers Markets and/or Farm Share. As the most community-facing position at LEAP, Market Operators provide vital feedback from customers to the Food Access Manager to inform how we design and operate our programs.

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

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