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| Redmond Market Volunteers |
Trace, the Redmond Market manager said food insecurity from the SNAP cuts brought in twice the normal traffic. Even with Trump reducing program funding from 50% to 30% the pain will persist.
Pat Vache', retired Councilmember of 16 years, circulated around the work spaces including the produce line and managing the grocery carts. The produce is fresh and abundant: bib & romaine lettuce, eggs, tomatoes, oranges, apples, rosemary, sage, chives, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, fresh grapes, potatoes, bananas, radishes, cucumbers, squash, avocadoes, and more!
Caned goods, rice, cereal, are stocked on all the shelves throughout. The bagels and baguettes are popular. A holiday section is in the works. Diapers, aspirin, soaps and other sundries are available. Food donations are accepted.
The deli was stocked with frozen salmon steaks, frozen strawberries, fresh raspberries, smoothie mix, sandwiches, vegetable trays, beef & pork steaks, decorated cakes and more! Much of the deli food came from "rescuing it" from grocery stores before they threw it out.
Pallets of the bulk food arrive from commercial companies and are stored in the deep freeze and expansive refrigerator. It's all an amazing coordinated effort; and a true blessing to work with Trace, and Zola in produce.
Our "customers" and their children always leave with an appreciative smile on their face. Thank you Pat Vache' for all that you do, including finding the site for Hopelink Services and this market!
-- Bob Yoder, 11/5/2026
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