The recent floods have caused a lot of heartbreak and damage to local, family farms. We are still assessing the situation as to the number of farmers that will need assistance and the extent of the losses. Some farms have extensive damage; they have lost all of their crops and suffered devastating livestock losses. Unfortunately, FEMA does not provide relief funds to farmers affected by the floods; they will only offer loans. In order to assist our local farmers we have created the Georgia Flooded Farms Relief Fund.
Donations will be provided directly to local, Georgia farmers in need. Please make checks payable to "Georgia Flooded Farms Relief Fund" and mail checks to
Georgia Flooded Farms Relief Fund
P.O. Box 2641
Smyrna, GA 30081
Apply for Funding from the GA Flooded Farms Relief Fund:
If you are a farmer who was affected by the recent floods, you can now apply for funding from the GA Flooded Relief Fund. You can apply online directly or download the application and mail it in. The application deadline is November 8, 2009. If you have questions about the application, please contact us at GAFloodedFarms@gmail.com.
To apply by mail use the button below to download the form as a PDF
More Ways to Help
Whole Foods
All 7 Metro Atlanta Whole Foods (including Harry's Farmers Market) stores will be hold a 'Donate Your Dime' program for the entire month of October. You can donate your $0.10 per bag refund to the Georgia Flooded Farmers Relief Fund when you shop at any Whole Foods store and bring your own bags.
On Wednesday Oct 21st, all 7 Metro Atlanta Whole Foods stores will be donating 5% of their net sales to the Georgia Flooded Farmers Relief Fund. This includes the Harry's Farmers Market stores in Marietta and Alpharetta. In addtion, the Briarcliff, Cobb, and Duluth stores will be holding special farmers' markets at the stores where you can purchase produce directly from local farmers. There will also be special chef demos at the stores. For more information please contact your local Whole Foods or Harry's Farmers Market or visit their website at www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
How to Help - About Town
Support Businesses and Events that Support Our Farmers!
Woodfire Grill Sunday, October 11
Woodfire Grill will host a fundraiser for Love is Love Farm to help the beloved local farm recover from the flash floods that occurred early last week. Love is Love sustained severe flood damage from the heavy rains in the Atlanta-area and must now rebuild their entire establishment, which is located in Douglasville, Georgia.
The fundraising event will feature a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by a seated dinner at 6:30 p.m. that includes a four-course menu with wine pairings for $100 per person. All proceeds from the event will benefit Love is Love Farm. During the event, guests will also have the opportunity to donate additional funds directly to Love is Love Farm to help with the reconstruction process. Please call 404-347-9566 to reserve a spot. www.woodfiregrill.com
Rosebud Monday, October 5 - Sunday, October 11
"Here Comes the Sunshine"
"Wake of the flood, laughing water, forty-nine,
Get out the pans, don't just stand there dreamin" - Grateful Dead
Rosebud is hosting a week-long dine out to raise money for the Georgia Flooded Farms Relief Fund. Dine at Rosebud anytime between Monday, October 5 - Sunday, October 11 (lunch, dinner or brunch) and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to this important fund. Every meal counts!
Muss and Turner Sunday , October 11
Chef Chris Hall & friends will be cooking for Canoe on Sunday , October 11! Plan to join us! $33 per person for three-course prix fixe menu (see events) including beer, wine, tax & tip. All proceeds benefit the employees and staff of Canoe after it was wrecked by epic flooding in Atlanta last week. Please contact them for more information at 770-434-1114 or www.mussandturners.com
Farmer's Atlanta Road Market Tuesday, October 13 - 4pm -7pm
Pig Pickin at the market to benefit farmers affected by the flood - Muss will be cooking Berkshire shoulders donated by Gum Creek Farms in a La Caja China cooking box. 100% of all donations in exchange for food will be given to these two farms as they recover from a total loss of crops and livestock from the flood. Get there early to make sure you get some swine before it's gone. First come first served. http://www.farmersatlantaroadmarket.org
Peachtree Road Farmers Market & Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Q Saturday, October 17
Come out to the Market to eat some lip-smacking BBQ for a good cause! Jim n' Nicks Bar-B-Q will be at the Market on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 am-1 pm to help raise funds for local farms battered by Georgia's recent floods. Bring your family and friends out for some Market shopping, live music, BBQ, and lemonade. Sandwiches are just $10 with 100% of the profits going to the Peachtree Road Farmers Fund, a source of financial support for the farmers of the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. Rain or shine. www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com www.jimnnicks.com
Les Dames D'Escoffier Atlanta Friday, November 6th
The sophisticated "Evening in the City" on Friday, November 6th, is an exclusive VIP event to highlight the artfully chic re-design of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta and provide guests with an incomparable and experiential evening where the art of life comes to life. Tickets are $150 per person which includes the entire evening of food, beverages, entertainment and valet parking at the Ritz-Carlton Downtown.
The 9th Annual "Afternoon in the Country" Sunday, November 9th.
Chefs from Atlanta's top restaurants and select caterers and retailers will be set up in a tasting format alongside fine wine and premium micro-brews--all under festive big-top tents in the beautiful gardens surrounding The Inn at Serenbe near Palmetto. Tickets are $95 for adults, $35 for youth, age 13 to 20, and children 12 and under are free.
Portions of the proceeds will go to the relief fund for Georgia's farms that were affected by the flooding. For more information, please visit their website at www.ldeiatlanta.org.
Farm 255 Wednesdays in October
Farm 255 will be making a donation of 10% of sales on Wednesday Primals Night - when they serve their primal cuts of meat, all from animals we raised on their farm - for the entire month of October (that's October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th). Go to www.farm255.com for more information.
Time For Lunch Eat-Ins. Thank You!
On Labor Day, over 20,000 people in all 50 states gathered together at nearly 300 "Eat-ins" to show their support for real food in schools. In Atlanta alone there were five "Eat-ins" throughout the city. Slow Food Atlanta is grateful to everyone who organized, made signs, brought picnics, told friends, and showed-up to demonstrate their support for food that's good for the children who eat it, good for the people who grow it, and good for the Earth. Thank you.
