Big Win for Local Food! Food and Meat Co-op Awarded State Grant to Expand Farm-to-Table Access Across Utah
Weāre beyond thrilled to announce some incredible news that marks a major milestone in our mission to make farm-fresh food more accessible to Utah families!
Food and Meat Co-op, operated by Food Seriously Good, LLC, has officially received a grant from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food through the FY2022 Utah Food Hub Startup & Development Fund. This grant is helping us level up our ability to connect Utahās best local farmers directly with the families who value and rely on fresh, high-quality food.
So, what does this mean for you?
š Meet Our New Delivery Van!
With the funds awarded, weāve proudly purchased and customized a 2021 Ford Transit Vanācomplete with temperature-controlled compartments for frozen and refrigerated transport. This van is the ultimate upgrade, allowing us to deliver farm-fresh meats, produce, and pantry staples directly to more homes than ever before. Itās not just a vanāitās a mobile hub for local food distribution, ready to roll into neighborhoods all along the Wasatch Front.
š Website Overhaul = Smarter Service
The grant is also funding a major website revampāthink smarter, faster, and more user-friendly. The new platform will:
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Use zip code geofencing to match customers to the best pickup locations and delivery routes in real time.
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Offer more flexible delivery options and easier opt-in/opt-out scheduling.
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Include powerful data tools to help us expand to new areas, support local producers, and grow the co-op community across Utah.
This is more than just convenienceāitās a digital upgrade designed to make farm-to-table easier, faster, and more accessible for every household we serve.