$2,700 Donated To 16 Montgomery County Schools From Seasonal Roots

SILVER SPRING, MD — Seasonal Roots, an online farmers market that sources local produce and artisan goods from dozens of farmers and makers, is donating $2,700 to 16 schools in Montgomery County.

The 16 schools launched Seasonal Roots fundraisers in August and early September to raise money to distribute fresh food to families in their communities. Every time a new customer joins the Seasonal Roots online market using the school's unique code, that school's fundraiser earns money.

“Schools are an incredible partner in helping to connect local farmers and artisans with their nearby communities, and we love supporting them,” said Duane Slyder, Seasonal Roots founder, in a release. “We gave out hundreds of apples and peaches at school-sponsored family events and teacher appreciation days in September, and we offer great resources for the classroom and to administrators.”

The 16 schools will each share the $2,700, which will be followed by monthly donations from Seasonal Roots.

“We are now working with twenty-two schools, and more are launching Seasonal Roots fundraisers in the coming weeks,” said Glenn Fellman, Maryland Expansion manager, in a release. “We are open to working with schools across the county, including private schools."

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