In partnership with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, the Office of Sustainability is excited to introduce the Redbird Fresh Market!
The Redbird Fresh Market is a program that brings fresh fruits and vegetables right to our campus. Open to all students, the Redbird Fresh Market offers low-cost, high-quality produce once a week for eight weeks.
Developed by students for students
This program was developed by a group of students within the College of Business’ Innovative Consulting Community course in which they were charged to increase access to fresh produce for students, particularly those living off-campus. They researched several examples at various institutions, including the popular ISU Fresh Favs program, which some may remember from years ago.
Developed by students for students
Participants pay a one-time fee at the time of registration and pick up produce on campus once a week for eight weeks. Typically, participants receive a 50-50 split of fruits and vegetables. Produce is bundled together for convenient pickup each week. Although the Redbird Fresh Market was designed for students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate.
Cost
For $64 for eight weeks (only $8 per week!), one shopping bag is filled with approximately eight to 10 produce items weekly. Since the Redbird Fresh Market buys produce in bulk, the cost is very low for participants.
Bags are available for pickup every Friday on the second floor of the Bone Student Center, across Qdoba. Pickup times on Fridays are between 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fall pick-up dates:
- Friday, October 4
- Friday, October 11
- Friday, October 18
- Friday, October 25
- Friday, November 1
- Friday, November 8
- Friday, November 15
- Friday, December 6
Sponsor a student
Faculty, staff, and community members are invited to “sponsor” a student in need by ordering a weekly produce bag. This student will receive the same bag as other participants for the eight-week distribution period. You may sponsor a certain student by providing their name and email address on the registration form. You also have the option to sponsor any student in need, and we will partner with the Redbird Navigators to identify a student who could benefit from this program.
