Community

Every Day Discounts: Farmers 25% off - Members 10% off - Students & seniors 5% off

just For the good of it

For the love of Strawberries & Sweet Corn

Each summer Allegany County hosts dozens of local farmers and producers for a bountiful farmers market season in prime locations across the area. Not only does it make for a lovely way to spend the morning or afternoon, attending the farmers market is an essential way that you can support local agriculture in your area and help boost small businesses in your community. The Allegany Farmers Market is an invaluable resource for small businesses, farmers, growers, and producers alike. Wholesome Harvest was fortunate enough to attend the 2022 Farmers Market at City Place in Frostburg, and we would love to attend again this season. That's where we need YOUR help!

As a collectively owned cooperative, volunteer support is essential to our fiscal sustainability. So if you would like to see Wholesome Harvest at the 2023 Allegany Farmers Markets, consider helping us get there!

Wholesome Harvest is seeking volunteers to help guarantee our presence at the Cumberland and Frostburg Farmers Markets from April - October 2023.

When: WHFC is looking for volunteers who are available from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and/or 12:00 pm - 3:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays from April - October 2023.

Where: WHFC is aiming to attend the Farmers Market in both Cumberland and Frostburg.

How: WHFC is seeking volunteers who can assist with transportation, set up, tear down, and booth management.

Why: Volunteering at the Allegany Farmers Market is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about local agriculture, support small businesses, enjoy downtown Cumberland and Frostburg, and catch some rays! Volunteers will be compensated for their time with credit that can be used in the store.

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact our General Manager at gm@wholesomeharvestcoop.com

Member-Owner Liaison

Wholesome Harvest is seeking to fill the volunteer position of Member-Owner Liaison.

The Member-Owner Liaison will act as the first point of contact for member-owners to answer questions, help plan member-only events, and bring member-owner concerns to the Board of Directors.

- 1-2 hours per month

- must be a current member-owner

- must be available to membership via phone and/or email

- must attend Board Meetings quarterly

Don't pass up this wonderful opportunity to connect with 255+ of your fellow WHFC member-owners and make life-long friends!

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More ways to Get Involved

Retail

Community Outreach

Kitchen

Work or volunteer in our storefront! Get to know our products, engage with our customers, and gain first-hand experience with co-op life.

Kitchen

Community Outreach

Kitchen

If you have a passion for food, there might be a career or volunteer opportunity for you in our co-op kitchen. Help us prepare fresh foods daily, fulfill wholesale orders, and gain experience with professional catering.

Community Outreach

Cooperatives are community-based businesses which means community outreach and relationships are critical to the longevity of our organization. Contact us to learn how you can get involved with spreading the co-op word!

Events

Administration

Community Outreach

Whether we are hosting an event, or participating in one as a vendor, WHFC is involved with a lot of the fun in Allegany County. If you have a knack for organization or just throw a good party, we can use your help planning our next event!

Administration

There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes at WHFC. Ask us how your administrative or book-keeping experience might be helpful to our team!

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Administration

Find out how you can get involved with Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op. We look forward to working with you!

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community kitchen

Find the best fit for your needs!

Member-Owner Kitchen Rental

Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op welcomes member-owners to rent our community kitchen for an hourly, partial or full day fee. This rental opportunity is exclusive to member-owners who need access to commercial equipment or a larger workspace for the purpose of preparing foods not intended for sale to the public. For additional information and fees, please download our Member-Owner Kitchen Rental Agreement Application below.

Small Food Business Kitchen Incubator Program

In keeping with our mission to generate revenue streams for our local economy, WHFC introduced the Small Food Business Kitchen Incubator Program in January 2022 as an opportunity for up-and-coming food businesses in the Western Maryland region who do not yet have a commercial kitchen space of their own to grow their business. This program provides new food entrepreneurs with access to commercial kitchen space that meets health department standards, educational resources and tools for lasting success, a broadened market of consumers, and locally, ethically, and sustainably sourced ingredients. To learn more about the qualifications for WHFC's Kitchen Incubator Program, please download the Incubator Program Application Packet below.

Health Department Compliance

At WHFC, we strive to provide opportunities for every need in our community in compliance with all Allegany County Health Department (ACHD) regulations. We are proud to work closely with the ACHD to ensure all programs conducted by and in our community kitchen observe legal health and food safety practices. For questions about our community kitchen, please contact our Kitchen Coordinator.

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Meet our current incubators

Charcuterie by Kar

Owner and Founder of Charcuterie by Kar, Karlee Raines, specializes in charcuterie and grazing tables for special occasions and gatherings and has recently started offering classes through Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op to share her talents with the community. To learn more about Charcuterie by Kar, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

AJ's Cookie Jar

Charcuterie by Kar

Our newest Incubator, Ashley Emerick, is the founder and owner of AJ's Cookie Jar, formerly Macarons by Ashley. Ashley specializes in French macarons but has recently introduced a wide variety of over-the-top cookies to her menu! Visit their website or Facebook page to order your own cookie box or to book AJ's Cookie Jar for your next event.

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