Mark Broyles, a resident of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, receives free food boxes from Appalachian Sustainable Development, which significantly aids him and his family. This nonprofit food hub not only supports small farmers but also offers a variety of fresh produce and essentials, benefiting those in need. With items like lean meats, milk, and seasonal vegetables, Broyles has expanded his culinary skills while feeding his family. The initiative fosters community bonds and addresses food insecurity in a rural region struggling economically.
Not only is it food that you can put on the table, but it's good food that you can put in your body, and it's good food that can build bonds in the community.
The boxes... are filled with lean meat, half a gallon of milk, and an assortment of seasonal produce.
It's been a lifeline for Broyles, who injured his shoulder in 2022 and has been unable to work since.
Given the variety of ingredients available to him through the food boxes, the 57-year-old has been expanding his cooking repertoire.
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