How It Works

GrowFood Carolina works to connect growers, consumers, and the community.

We visit every participating farm, facilitate regular communication, and educate growers on important issues related to crop planning, regulatory compliance, post-harvest handling, packing, and traceability. The downtown Charleston warehouse is perfectly situated for fresh produce aggregation from nearby farms.  Our highly skilled staff then markets, sells, and distributes this local product to grocery stores, restaurants, and other wholesale customers. Our nonprofit mission-driven structure allows us to return a large percentage of the sale price to the farmer. In addition, our goal is to include transparency, traceability, and the farmer’s personal story with all of our produce. Our brand adds value and visibility to local products, making it easier for buyers to support local and ultimately allowing growers more time and money to do what they do best—grow food.