Just a Bite
Just a Bite
Ohio Association of Foodbanks
Just a Bite...of Summer!
28 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
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In this episode of Just a Bite, host Hope Lane-Gavin, OAF’s Director of Nutrition Policy and Programs speaks internally with Ohio Association of Foodbanks staff members: starting with Carrie Harshbarger, OAF’s Senior Director of Food Supply Chain, then to Grace Wagner, our Director of Health Initiatives and finally to Gregory Pruden, our long-time IT consultant.   Together, they have some fun highlighting the importance of the local food supply chain by overviewing Ohio’s vast summer farmers market network. 
Whether you're a member of a local food policy council, a farmer’s market aficionado, or simply interested in learning more about the local food supply chain, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical information in addition to new voices from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks! 
Resources 
Find a farmers market near you here.  
Learn more about farmers markets in Ohio through the Ohio Farmers Market Network here.  
Learn more about doubling your SNAP dollars through Produce Perks.  
Learn more about the co-ops and farm stores Carrie mentioned during her segment, the Winchester Farm Exchange and the Beechwold Farm Market.  
About Just a Bite 
Just a Bite is a podcast from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks exploring issues related to food and nutrition security in Ohio. Through conversations with experts, practitioners, advocates, and community leaders, we aim to provide listeners with timely information and actionable insights. 
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Checking out your local farmer’s market or co-op 
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Connecting with your local foodbank or pantry 
Signing up for updates from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks 
Participating in an upcoming event or advocacy opportunity 
Learning more at OhioFoodbanks.org 
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