THE GORGE — Born during the early days of the pandemic, the Gorge Farmer Collective (GFC) has become a trusted local food source for families, allowing customers to source local foods from dozens of farms online with one easy click. Until now, all orders were picked up at five local designated locations throughout the Gorge. But starting this month, residential customers in Hood River and White Salmon can opt for home delivery at check-out with a $10 flat fee or get free delivery on orders more than $150.
“We know not everyone can make it to a pickup site on a weeknight,” said GFC Executive Director and Co-Founder Kiara Kashuba. “This new delivery service is about making it even easier for our neighbors to eat locally, support family farms, and enjoy what’s fresh and in season from a collection of regional producers without adding one more errand to the list.”
Each week, customers can shop online at www.gorgefarmers.com and choose between local pickup or home delivery. GFC’s farmer-to-customer model prioritizes freshness, sustainability, and transparency.
For pickup service in Hood River, White Salmon, Mosier, The Dalles, and Lyle, customers place an order between Thursday at 8 a.m. and Monday at 10 a.m., then choose pickup or delivery at checkout. Orders are hand-packed Wednesday morning for same-day distribution.
Everything is picked-to-order, which means it’s not only as fresh as can be, but also reduces food waste. And with delivery now on the table, it’s never been easier to get the freshest, most flavorful foods the Gorge has to offer.
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