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Loco for Local? Here’s how to help!
Posted by Lily Perkins-High on June 29, 2006 at 7:42 pm
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To Participate in The Eat Local Pledge:

Decide. How much money you are willing to commit to spend on local food during August? For context, $9 at a farmers’ market got me 1 lb sugar snap peas, head of lettuce, bunch of beets, bunch of basil, 2lbs summer squash. $7 at a local farm got me a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon. If you need a refresher about why this is important, read our Why Eat Local page.

Pledge. Share your dollar commitment with us by adding a comment below. Please include the dollar amount you pledge to spend on local food during August, along with your first and last name, town and state. We can use this dollar amount to demonstrate how much people care about local to supermarket managers and legislators.

Execute. Find where to buy local food in Boston or in your area, and check your cookbook to find ways to use it. Try out farmstands, markets, locally-owned stores or restaurants that buy from local producers. Remember local food is not strictly vegetables – try local cheese, meat or fish too!

Check back to see how much people have pledged – we’ll update the total each week.


UPDATE Friday July 28: We have 54 people who have pledged a total of $3,581 to spend on Local Food!

UPDATE Wednesday August 2: We now have a total of $7,482.75 in pledges, and more are still coming in!

165 Comments




165 Responses to “Loco for Local? Here’s how to help!”


  1. Vanessa Matos said on July 18th, 2006 at 12:03 pm:

    I pledge to spend $10 on local food during the month of August.




  2. Mocha Wells said on July 18th, 2006 at 4:11 pm:

    $20/month to local food.




  3. Raleigh Werner said on July 18th, 2006 at 4:12 pm:

    I pledge to spend $30 on local food in the month of August!




  4. Michael Veling said on July 18th, 2006 at 4:13 pm:

    I will spend 15$ on local food in August :-D




  5. Myles s.postell-Reynolds said on July 18th, 2006 at 4:14 pm:

    I pleg to spend at least $30.00 on local food




  6. Carol Carter said on July 25th, 2006 at 1:21 pm:

    I pledge to spend $100.00 on local food in the month of August.




  7. Monica Pless said on July 26th, 2006 at 1:33 pm:

    I pledge to spend $100.00 on local food this August.




  8. Mary-Jo Veling said on July 26th, 2006 at 5:20 pm:

    Mary-Jo Veling will buy $100.00 of local produce in the month of August. I plan to go to the Real Dirt on Farmer John. I have friends in Somerville that I gave the flyers to today




  9. Ashley Fillmer said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:07 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food this August.




  10. Hannah Freedberg said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:08 pm:

    I pledge to spend $100.00 on local food in the month of August.




  11. Anna Lappe said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:09 pm:

    I pledge to spend $60.00 on local food this August.




  12. Molly Rochaman said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:10 pm:

    I pledge to spend $80.00 on local food this August.




  13. Amy Snell said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:10 pm:

    I pledge to spend $200.00 on local food this August.




  14. tean capriri said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:11 pm:

    I pledge to spend $30.00 on local food this August.




  15. H. Yep said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:12 pm:

    I pledge to spend $35.00 on local food this August.




  16. B. Abrams said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:12 pm:

    I pledge to spend $30.00 on local food in the month of August.




  17. c. Pola said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:13 pm:

    I pledge to spend $60.00 on local food in the month of August.




  18. Sandre Za said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:14 pm:

    I pledge to spend $60.00 on local food during August.




  19. Holly Brooks said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:15 pm:

    I pledge to spend $80.00 on local food in the month of August.




  20. Dhris Daniels said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:16 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food in the month of August.




  21. J. Muaphy said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:17 pm:

    I pledge to spend $10.00 on local food this August.




  22. L.J. Mazurek said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:19 pm:

    I pledge to spend $20.00 on local food this August.




  23. Joan Mchaughlia said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:20 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food this August.




  24. G. Robbns Fishs said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:21 pm:

    I pledge to spend $30.00 on local food this August.




  25. Mary Chrstat said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:21 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food in the month of August.




  26. Carl Specdor said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:22 pm:

    I pledge to spend $60.00 on local food this August.




  27. Lara Plaskon said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:22 pm:

    I pledge to spend $60.00 on local food in the month of August.




  28. Karen Carpepes said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:23 pm:

    I pledge to spend $100.00 on local food this August.




  29. Donna Diamond said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:23 pm:

    I pledge to spend $60.00 on local food during August.




  30. Aurure Sand said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:24 pm:

    I pledge to spend $75.00 on local food this August.




  31. Jocenne Hanna said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:24 pm:

    I pledge to spend $30.00 on local food during August.




  32. Lily Perkins-High said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:25 pm:

    I pledge to spend $30.00 on local food in the month of August.




  33. Boubana M. Gonagle said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:26 pm:

    I pledge to spend $75.00 on local food in the month of August.




  34. Rachel Evans said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:26 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food in during August.




  35. Elisabeth Krautscheic said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:27 pm:

    I pledge to spend $40.00 on local food this August.




  36. Sonya Owen said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:27 pm:

    I pledge to spend $90.00 on local food this August.




  37. Michqel Rodrighez said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:31 pm:

    I pledge to spend $80.00 on local food this August.




  38. Mike Evans said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:31 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food this August.




  39. Cammy said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:32 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food in August.




  40. Amerie said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:33 pm:

    I pledge to spend $50.00 on local food in the month of August.




  41. Becky said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:33 pm:

    I pledge to spend $51.00 on local food this August.




  42. Liz said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:33 pm:

    I pledge to spend $160.00 on local food this August.




  43. Julien said on July 27th, 2006 at 12:33 pm:

    I pledge to spend $75.00 on local food this August.




  44. Joe said on July 28th, 2006 at 11:21 am:

    I pledge to spend $40 on local food this August.




  45. suzie yates said on July 28th, 2006 at 2:32 pm:

    she has pledged $50




  46. Lyelia Cardenas said on July 28th, 2006 at 2:34 pm:

    she has pledged $100




  47. Aimee Fitzpatrick said on July 28th, 2006 at 2:36 pm:

    she has pledged $125




  48. Joid Cooper said on July 28th, 2006 at 2:38 pm:

    He has pledged $40




  49. Joid Cooper said on July 28th, 2006 at 2:41 pm:

    Has made a pledge of $40 on local food for the month




  50. Charles kirsch said on July 28th, 2006 at 2:58 pm:

    has pledge $40




  51. Dominique Powell said on July 28th, 2006 at 3:02 pm:

    has pledge $10




  52. pertula George said on July 28th, 2006 at 3:03 pm:

    has pledge $60 to Local food




  53. Alane Wallis said on July 28th, 2006 at 3:07 pm:

    has pledge $400




  54. jen miller said on July 28th, 2006 at 3:11 pm:

    has pledge $50




  55. Mocha said on August 1st, 2006 at 9:24 am:

    As of Friday July 28 2006 we have a total of 54 people who have pledged a total of $3,581 to how much money they are going to spend on Local Food. We have been collecting these pledges at outreach events and at our farmers market.




  56. Eugene Anderson said on August 1st, 2006 at 9:26 am:

    has pledged $20




  57. Shareen Simms said on August 1st, 2006 at 9:27 am:

    Has pledged amount of $20




  58. Amy Southers said on August 1st, 2006 at 9:29 am:

    Has made a pledged amount of $20




  59. Food in Boston » $3,641 in pledges towards local food purchases this month said on August 1st, 2006 at 1:27 pm:

    [...] The Food Project has been collecting pledges to buy local food in August, and at the moment they have $3,641 in pledges. This is all the more impressive when one considers that August is one of the top months for food production in people’s gardens and CSAs, as well as one of the top travel months. All three factors will be limiting my local food purchases: the garden is awash in greens, beans, and herbs; the CSA has been overflowing its box lately; I’m going to be out of town for a good chunk of the month. Still, I’m excited to try out some of the local goods that I couldn’t get from my garden or farm share. For example, at my local farmer’s market, Stillman’s Farm has started selling locally-raised meats, which I’ve been itching to try. Here’s to some good, local eating this month. [...]




  60. O'Sullivan said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:45 pm:

    I plan to spend 20 dollars on Local Food




  61. Aaron St. Jean said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:46 pm:

    I pledge o spend $50 on local food in the month of August!




  62. David Harold said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:47 pm:

    I plan to spend 50 dollars on local food this month.




  63. Vanessa McDale said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:48 pm:

    I pledge to spend 10 dollars on local food for the month of august.




  64. Marc Leslie said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:50 pm:

    I plan to spend some money on local food, no set limit!




  65. Lindsay Kinkade said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:55 pm:

    I plan to spend *drumroll*…400 dollars on local food!




  66. Danielle Lecluse said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:57 pm:

    I pledge to spend $200 on local food in august.




  67. Claudia Watkins said on August 1st, 2006 at 2:58 pm:

    I pledge 50 dollars.




  68. Paba Dane said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:00 pm:

    I will spend 10 dollars on local food.




  69. Margaret Norman said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:01 pm:

    I will spend 100 dollars this august on local food!




  70. DJ Dension said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:02 pm:

    I pledge 200 dollars on local food.




  71. Twyla Perrin said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:03 pm:

    I will try to spend 25 dollars on local food.




  72. Matt Bernstein said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:04 pm:

    I pledge to spend 00 dollars on local food this august.




  73. Maria Tack said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:05 pm:

    I will spend 300 dollars on delicious local food this month.




  74. Sandra Erickson said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:06 pm:

    I pledge 100 dollars this month on local food.




  75. Tom Gardner said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:06 pm:

    I pledge 120 dollars on local food for the month of august.




  76. Gideon Gil said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:07 pm:

    I’ll spend 20 dollars on local food.




  77. Phil McKenna said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:07 pm:

    I will pledge to spend 20 dollars on local food.




  78. Liza Meneadis said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:08 pm:

    I will spend about 80 dollars on local food.




  79. Lizzie Williams said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:10 pm:

    I will spend 25 dollars.




  80. Debi Noerper said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:11 pm:

    I will spend 40 dollars on local food this month.




  81. Gary Harrington said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:12 pm:

    I will spend 20 bucks.




  82. Sonia Sharigren said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:13 pm:

    I pledge to spend 30 dollars on local food in the hot and humid month of august.




  83. Sheryl Mihdick said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:14 pm:

    I pledge to spend 35 dollars on local food.




  84. Elizabeth Davis said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:14 pm:

    I will spend 50 dollars in the month of august on local food.




  85. Elizabeth S. Lowell said on August 1st, 2006 at 3:30 pm:

    My family will be buying at least $25 worth of food this August at the local farmers’ market.




  86. Minka vanBeuzekom said on August 1st, 2006 at 9:58 pm:

    I will spend at least $86 on local produce during August. Portion through Waltham CSA, portion through farmer’s markets and smaller portion at Harvest Coop.




  87. Ramona said on August 1st, 2006 at 10:09 pm:

    We will buy most of our produce from the local markets. Check out the book written by Jane Goodall which just came out… she is the “chimp lady”… and this book about organic food is an eye-opener!




  88. Jess Liborio said on August 2nd, 2006 at 9:00 am:

    I pledge to spend $30 on local food in August.




  89. Rebecca B said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:37 am:

    has pledge $50 to local food




  90. Liz said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:38 am:

    has made a pledge of $75




  91. Susan said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:41 am:

    has pledge $161 tourds local food so she can beat ***Monica and Lis****!




  92. Catherine Fernbach said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:43 am:

    has made a pledge of $70 tourds local food.




  93. Miller, Mary said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:45 am:

    has made a pledge of $100




  94. Mary Wentworth said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:46 am:

    has mde a pledge of $50 to local food.




  95. Summer Lewis said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:49 am:

    she has made a pledge of $200 and she also has a CSA.




  96. Alexis Rizuto said on August 2nd, 2006 at 10:51 am:

    has hade a pledge of $70




  97. Xavier Loving said on August 2nd, 2006 at 3:04 pm:

    has made a pledge of $20




  98. Kettia Louis said on August 2nd, 2006 at 3:06 pm:

    has made a pledge of $150 tourds local food




  99. Danielle Andrwes said on August 2nd, 2006 at 3:08 pm:

    has made a pledge of $150




  100. Sheila Sheets said on August 2nd, 2006 at 3:09 pm:

    shae has made a pledge of $400




  101. Bob Burns said on August 2nd, 2006 at 3:10 pm:

    he has made a pledge of $149.75 to local food




  102. Mocha Wells said on August 2nd, 2006 at 4:10 pm:

    up until wednesday August 2 2006 we have a total of $7,482.75 through the pledges people had made to local food.




  103. Will Durbs said on August 3rd, 2006 at 2:19 pm:

    I pledge to spend $35 on local food in August.




  104. Dianne Langeland - Edible Cape Cod said on August 3rd, 2006 at 4:07 pm:

    The patrons of the Mid-Cape Farmers’ Market (in Hyannis, Mass) have
    pledged to spend $9195.00 on local food this month.
    Cheers,
    Dianne Langeland
    Editor, Edible Cape Cod




  105. Tom McGee said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:41 am:

    has made a pledge of $25




  106. steve Walsh said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:42 am:

    has made a pledge of $25 to ocakl food




  107. Hope Adranson said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:43 am:

    she has made a pledge of $50




  108. Greg Roppucci said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:45 am:

    has made a pledge of $50 to local food




  109. John Moaerger said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:46 am:

    has made a pledge of $50




  110. Dbonal Goldbeg said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:47 am:

    has made a pledge of $25 to local food




  111. Eliznbeth Garden said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:49 am:

    She has made a pledge of $25




  112. Chuck Robson said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:50 am:

    he has made a $100 pledge to local food




  113. Jamie Kotch said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:52 am:

    she has made a pledge of $25 to local food




  114. Jessica Musikas said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:55 am:

    she has made a pledge of $25 to buy local food




  115. saah Obgnn said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:56 am:

    has made a pledge of $10 to local food




  116. Sip said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:57 am:

    has made a pledge of 10 to local food




  117. Mary sanford said on August 8th, 2006 at 9:58 am:

    has made a pledge of $75 to buy local food!!!!!!!!




  118. Glenda sener said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:01 am:

    has made a pledge of $15 to Loal food.****




  119. Shula Hontor said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:03 am:

    has made a pledge has made a pledge of $50 to loacl food.****




  120. Lynn Borch said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:05 am:

    Has masde a pledge of $50 for the month of Augest to local food.**




  121. Laura Shpin said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:07 am:

    shae has made a pledge of $60 to local food




  122. vicula smith said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:09 am:

    has made a pledge of $100




  123. K. Coly said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:11 am:

    has made a pledge of $80 to local food for the month of Auguest




  124. Mitchel Raudla II said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:14 am:

    He has made a wonderful pledge of 2,000 to local food.!!!!**!!!!** woooooo wwoooooowooo




  125. R. Wumr said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:15 am:

    has made a pledge of $80




  126. L. Kalner Williams said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:18 am:

    has made a $50 pledge to local food




  127. Maya Levine said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:20 am:

    she has made a pledge of $80 to local food through the month of Augest..!!!!




  128. Sarah Desroster said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:21 am:

    has made a wonderful pledge of $75




  129. Kay Massovdian said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:23 am:

    has made a pledge of $80 to local food




  130. Ellen Heren said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:25 am:

    has made a outstanding pledge of $300 to local food through the month of Augest




  131. Richaed Filds said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:47 am:

    has made a pledge of Wooooo $300 to local food for the month of Augest




  132. Mosetta said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:48 am:

    has made a pledge of $15 on local food for the month of Augest




  133. Gloria said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:49 am:

    has made a pledge of $10 for the month of Augest




  134. Jonice said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:50 am:

    has made a pledge of $10 for the month of Augest on local food




  135. Kiera Maley said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:52 am:

    has made a pledge of $30 on local food




  136. Elaine said on August 8th, 2006 at 10:53 am:

    has made a pledge of $50 to local food through the month of Augest




  137. Jen said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:04 am:

    she has made a of pledge $150 on local food through out the month of Augest




  138. Becky said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:17 am:

    has pledged an extra of $52.25 on local food. GO Becky!!!!!




  139. Bodhi Seaules said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:34 am:

    has pledged $300




  140. Nicole Jain Capizzi said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:35 am:

    has pledged $150 on local fodd for he monrh of Augest




  141. Christaine Horigon said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:37 am:

    she has pledged amount of $400 tours local food




  142. Thomas said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:38 am:

    ha spledged amount of $50




  143. Manette Messenger said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:39 am:

    has pledged amount of $100 tours local food




  144. Daniel Hoffrann said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:40 am:

    she has pledged amout of $20 tourds local food thtough the month of Augest




  145. Colleen Burrows said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:41 am:

    has made a ledge of $100 tours local food




  146. Kaern Summers said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:43 am:

    she has made a pledge of $75 tourds local food




  147. Fatimah Fanusie said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:45 am:

    she has made a pledge of $400 tourds local food! give her a big high five!!!! great job!!!!****




  148. Saheeb Sabor said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:52 am:

    he has pledged amount of $50




  149. Cam Ral said on August 8th, 2006 at 11:56 am:

    has made a pldge of $150 tourds buying local food




  150. Mocha said on August 8th, 2006 at 12:07 pm:

    As of Augest 8,2006 The Food Projct has recorded a total of $13,295.00 through peoples pledges through out the month of Augest.




  151. Ashely Speicher, Oxfam America said on August 8th, 2006 at 4:54 pm:

    Oxfam had a really successful week at all the local farmers markets and we just did a tally of the total pledges we recorded. As of August 4, we have had a number of people pledge $1,580 spent at local markets!




  152. Monica Pless said on August 8th, 2006 at 4:57 pm:

    With the help of multiple organizations, farmers markets and of course lots of individuals, we have recorded a total of $24,070 pledged to be spent on local food this August.




  153. Love Bostick said on August 16th, 2006 at 4:47 pm:

    Love Bostick, from Hyde Park MA, pledged to spend $50 on local food this month.




  154. R. Powell said on August 16th, 2006 at 4:48 pm:

    I pledge to spend $125 on local food during August.




  155. Jenna H. said on August 27th, 2006 at 11:33 pm:

    I pledge to spend $200 on locally grown organic food- (U-Pick farms, farmers markets, etc. :) this month and for the rest of the year. Thanks!




  156. Lori Deliso said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:41 pm:

    Lori Deliso, from Lexington, pledged to spend $50.00 on local food.




  157. Sonia DeMarta said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:41 pm:

    Pledged to spend $70 on local food.




  158. Adrian Leone said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:47 pm:

    Pledged to spend $120 on local food in august.




  159. Margie Gibbons said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:48 pm:

    Will spend $200 on local food.




  160. Bill Pittore said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:52 pm:

    Bill will spend $50 on local food this august.




  161. Rachel Cortez said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:53 pm:

    Committed to spending $200 on local food.




  162. Jen Vogelzany said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:53 pm:

    Jen pledged to spend $200 in august




  163. Meghan Hsu said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:54 pm:

    $250 pledged towards local food.




  164. Elliott Gimble said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:55 pm:

    I will spend $100 minimum on local food this august.




  165. Elliott Gimble said on September 12th, 2006 at 4:55 pm:

    Elliott will spend a minimum of $100 on local food this August.



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