“We see that when black farmers are thriving, we are more likely to get that food to the people who need it most in our communities.” - Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm and author of Farming While Black Tall Grass Food Box is a platform to support and encourage the sustainability of Black farmers, by increasing their visibility and securing space for them in the local marketplace. In a time where small businesses have become even more vulnerable, it is important that we double down in our support of Black farmers. In this vein, we seek to build a capacity for self-determination within our local food systems. Every other week we will pull together fresh produce from Black Farmers across NC and put it together in a box for you to pick up. Each box has enough to feed 1-2 people or an individual who cooks more 3 or more times a week. Check back frequently to see how our offering may change week to week. ORDERING We are in beta stage of this project. Our operations are currently week to week as we work out a few kinks on the subscription service. We hope to make a long term subscription option available soon. Every other week Starting Sunday, March 29th, 2020, we will open our ordering portal to take orders. The portal will remain open for three days until Tuesday at 6:00pm of the same week. PROCESSING Fresh items are harvested the week of pickup. Our team will sort, and prepare your box and deliver it fresh to the pickup location. *The current Covid-19 pandemic impacts our decisions on handling your food. We are consistently tracking and adhering to guidelines for food handling as recommended by our state and federal regulatory bodies. PICKUP YOUR BOX Pick-ups will take place on a Friday at a pre-disclosed location. After you place your order, we will send you direct communication about when and where to pick up your box. *Pick locations may change as we solidify our infrastructure. Thank you for your patience. Contact us hello@tallgrassnc.com