There's something
special about a farmers' market. It may be that it makes one of life's
mundane tasks -- food shopping -- really pleasurable. It may be that
it offers a connection to the foods we eat and the people that make
and grow them. It could be the fresh air, the sense of community, the
reminder of the growing season and of the earth's goodness.
Morgan Wasserman
grew up in Bedford. Almost every Tuesday afternoon last year, she visited
the Bedford Farmers' Market with her family. She appreciated the simple
joys of a farmers' market. To honor Morgan, who passed away last October,
Bedford Farmers' Market has created "Morgan's Basket," a program
which will provide baskets of cheer to Bedford families or individuals
who are experiencing difficult times for any reason. The baskets will
be donated by Bedford Farmers' Market Inc., and will be filled with
market products.
Market organizers
hope to deliver one basket each week throughout its season. Donations
to defray the cost of additional Morgan's Baskets are welcomed and would
allow more baskets to be delivered. Names of recipients o the baskets
will be kept confidential.
Bedford Farmers'
Market needs you to help make this program work. It is asking members
of the community to let it know of anyone living in Bedford who might
use some neighborly support through a Morgan's Basket. Find one of the
market volunteers at the market each Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m.
at Riley Field on Nashua Road, or request a basket by visiting www.bedfordfarmersmarket.com/morgansbasket,
or write a letter to Bedford Farmers' Market, Inc., P.O. Box 10047,
Bedford, NH 03110.
Be sure to include
the name of the family or individual to whom the basket should be delivered,
their address, telephone number, any known food allergies and any other
information you may think helpful.
This
story ran on page A-4 of the Bedford Bulletin 7/3/2003.
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