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In North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Food Hub is reshaping the local food landscape by integrating fresh, sustainable produce with a commitment to community welfare. Led by Chairman Daniel Barstein, the initiative is dedicated to supporting small, family-run farms and promoting regenerative agricultural practices that benefit both the environment and local economies.

For nearly a year, federal funding has kept families fed and small farms in business in the Tahoe area. At the end of February, without prior notice or clear justification, this funding was frozen. The Farms Together program, funded by the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA)…

I recently ran into a local store to purchase organic chard. The leafy greens were limp, a clear sign that the vegetables were past their prime. Food shopping in Tahoe is on a lot of people’s minds. The rising cost of food is a top concern as is the quality of food. Convenience, location and the shopping experience are also issues.

The Lahontan Community Foundation recently awarded 25 local non-prof-its grants totaling $247,319. Over the course of two decades, the LCF has granted more than $2.8 million to Truckee-North Lake Tahoe non-profits and organizations. The Lahontan community comes together for two major fundraisers each year to raise funds and show support for the local community.

A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region.