Annual event collects vegetables for the needy

The 4th Fresh Veggie Jam is taking place this August in nearby Phoenix.

The goal of the event is to collect vegetable donations to be given to those in the community who cannot afford to buy them. In over three years, this event has collected almost 1,000lb of vegetables for local food banks.

Admission is free of charge and visitors do not have to bring a vegetable donation, but it is appreciated. When they get there, visitors will be treated to live music from performers such as Don White, the John Dough Boys, The Legendary Good Times, Jive Coulis, and Black Ink Breakdown

There will also be lots of children's activities, food for purchase, and a beer garden. Vendors will be on hand to sell either general merchandise or arts and crafts such as handmade clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and paintings.

The flyer that is currently advertising this event was probably created by a local printing company. Distributing this in the area will probably attract people from nearby communities such as Medford.

The Fresh Veggie Jam will take place at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix on August 15 beginning at 12:00 pm, with music starting at 1:00 pm. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. To find out more about this yearly event, visit the Facebook event page.