Good Food School Market

Because of the Good Food School Market (GFSM), more teens are getting the wholesome foods they need to create strong futures.

One in 11 children in the Blue Ridge service area lives with hunger. Through school breakfasts and lunches, many children can get food assistance during the school day. But stigma can prevent participation for teens in backpack programs; they often don’t want other students to know they are in need.

By partnering with schools, the Food Bank is supporting school communities to reimagine what food assistance for teens looks like.  GFSM provides free food, including fresh produce, at middle and high school pantries, designed to support the unique needs of each school and run by school staff and students. 

Schools order and distribute food that works best for their school community. Helping to dismantle stigma around food assistance, all are welcome at the GFSM. 

Student leaders organize peer outreach to make the market a stigma-free space. All are welcome at the GFSM.

Good Food School Market locations

• Harrisonburg High School – Harrisonburg City
• Rocktown High School – Harrisonburg City
• Broadway High School – Rockingham County
• Central High School – Shenandoah County
• Stonewall Jackson High School – Shenandoah County
• Buford Middle School – Charlottesville City
• Strasburg High School – Shenandoah County
• Cornerstone Learning Center – Campbell County

Thank you to our sponsors (2023)

• Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation
• Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
• Food Lion Feeds

Learn more

This is one of many programs the Food Bank operates in order to help children across the Blue Ridge. Learn more about the Food Bank’s programs. 

Contact Us

Email us if you are interested in participating!