LEAP is a nonprofit centered in Roanoke, VA, that supports healthy local food for all. LEAP nurtures our food community.

LEAP Nurtures Our Food Community

Learn about the good work LEAP does, supporting Virginia farmers and making healthy food accessible for all.

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Plan Your Shopping

LEAP connects customers with local food five days a week:

Wednesdays, 12-7 pm at the LEAP Community Store (1027 Patterson Ave.)
Tuesdays, 3-6 pm at West End Farmers Market (1027 Patterson Ave.)
Thursdays, 12-7 pm at the LEAP Community Store (1027 Patterson Ave.)
Fridays, 12-7 pm at the LEAP Community Store (1027 Patterson Ave.)
Saturdays, (hours are seasonal) at Grandin Village Farmers Market (in the parking lot behind the Roanoke Co+op)
Monday through Friday, find the LEAP Mobile Market on the road. See the schedule here.

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Donating your time and funds helps LEAP provide nutritious food for all, support healthy communities, and create resilient economies.

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LEAP News

Join LEAP's small but mighty team. We are hiring a Director of Administrative Services. LEAP is looking for someone to apply their skills in administration and management to a mission-driven organization that is in an exciting phase of growth.

local food 101

What grows in our region? What do the terms "artisan" or "naturally grown" mean? What is a CAFO? There's a wealth of information about local, sustainable food. Here are a few resources to help you dig in to this complex topic.