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PROGRAMS AND IMPACT REPORT 2026

DEAR COMMUNITY,

Ten years ago I said “yes” when a good friend asked me if I wanted to help teach a cooking class to some kids. I had no idea that a single “yes” would grow into a decade of community building through food systems change — and that my own journey would unfold so deeply in tandem with Slow Food in the Tetons. Today, we find ourselves navigating rapid shifts across our nonprofit, philanthropic, food and farming, and broader global communities. In uncertain times, we do what farmers do: we return to what we know — our mission, vision, and values — to guide our steps as we put one foot in front of the other.

2025 was a year of intentional, inside-out growth at Slow Food in the Tetons. While our programs continued in full force, we invested deeply in our own foundation. We completed an internal audit of our financial and legal policies, closing gaps and building stronger systems. We created a roadmap to clear, mission-driven policies and procedures across all nine of our programs. We welcomed a new Program Director, clarified board roles and committee charters, and emerged from the year a more resilient, flexible organization — one built to weather storms and ready to say “yes” to what comes next.

And what a year it was for programs. Food producers sold nearly $1 million in food through our Food Commerce programs — a milestone worth pausing on. Through our Education programs, we had a blast teaching gardening and running our 5-week Online Cooking Classes with dozens of kids. And through our Food Access programs, including our Community Gardens, we distributed $35,261 in grants to local farmers through our Teton Farmer Fund and $118,821 in food discounts to community members for whom cost is a barrier — all culminating in our beloved October Farm to Fork Festival where we celebrate our farmers, food systems and our Slow Food vision of “good, clean, and fair food for all.”

As 2025 wrapped up, it became clear that our internal strengthening was perfectly timed. Two extraordinary opportunities landed at year’s end. For the first time in our history, Slow Food in the Tetons has a permanent home — a brick-and-mortar office and space to run our year-round Online Marketplace on the ground floor of the Vertical Harvest building. This is a genuine game-changer, opening the door to expanded food commerce, new collaborations, and deeper community impact. The second opportunity is a new Community Garden space in Wilson, bringing 46 new plots to West Bank gardeners. We were able to say “yes” to both — and that readiness didn’t happen by accident.

I am so grateful to celebrate my ten year mark at Slow Food with this community by our side. This work has never been about any one person or organization — it takes a village, and you are that village. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who grows, teaches, shops, volunteers, donates, and shows up for a healthier food future. We can’t wait to see what we build together next.

Warmly, Scott Steen Executive Director

VISION

Good, clean, and fair food for all.

MISSION

To grow the local and regional sustainable food economy by supporting producers, educating consumers, and connecting them together in the spirit of good, clean and fair food.

ABOUT

The Slow Food movement began in Italy in 1989 as an effort to oppose the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions and combat people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat. Today, Slow Food is a global initiative in over 160 countries with 80+ USA chapters. Slow Food in the Tetons began in 2008, is based in Jackson, WY, and works primarily in the Teton-area food system. Slow Food envisions a world in which all people can access and enjoy food that is good for them, good for those who grow it and good for the planet… “good, clean and fair for all”.

STAFF

Left to right

Coulter Loft Program Director

Ellen Wilkins Community Partnership Director

Sara McWhirter Community Gardens Manager

Scott Steen Executive Director

Charlotte Walker Communications Director

Gretchen Cherry Development Director

Not pictured: Lexi Weintrob NEW! Community Market Manager

BOARD

Brent Tyc, Hilary Agin, Holly Hegener, Jonah Sloven, Leif Routman, Lina Collado, Wade

Strauss

2025 AT A GLANCE

$1,000,000+ in direct consumer sales to producers through the People’s Market, Online Marketplace and Farm Stand.

• 60+ local and regional producers selling through Slow Food in the Tetons food commerce programs.

• $118,821 in Local Food Access (LFA) discounts to community members.

• $35,261 distributed through the Teton Farmer Fund to ten farms in early 2026.

• 175+ community household gardeners growing food across our community garden sites.

• 1289 lbs. of fresh produce and local beef to the Jackson Cupboard.

• 50+ families per school year partaking in online cooking classes.

FINANCES | 2025

TOTAL REVENUE: $1,443,896

Programs: 47%

Donations: 35%

Grants: 12%

Sponsorships: 6%

TOTAL EXPENSES: $1,447,863

Programs and events: 82%

Admin: 9%

Fundraising: 9%

STAFF PAYROLL: $573,899

Programs: 72%

Admin: 10%

Fundraising: 18%

PROGRAM AREAS

Slow Food in the Tetons works to achieve its mission in three key program areas.

LOCAL FOOD COMMERCE

Providing year-round commerce and connecting local food producers and consumers.

• Summer People’s Market

• Winter People’s Market

• Online Marketplace

• Slow Food Farm Stand

EDUCATION

Reconnecting all ages to the experience of growing, preparing, eating, sharing and enjoying food.

• Farm to Fork Festival

• After School Family Cooking Classes

GOOD, CLEAN & FAIR FOOD ACCESS

Ensuring that all people can access food that is good for them, good for those who grow it and good for the planet.

• Slow Food Community Gardens

• Local Food Access Program

• Teton Farmer Fund

SUMMER PEOPLE’S MARKET

The Summer People’s Market is a June - September outdoor farmer’s market in the heart of downtown Jackson that features local and regional producers and serves as an incubator for local food businesses and a gathering space for the community to celebrate good, clean and fair food.

The 2026 season will run from June 3 - September 23 on Wednesdays from 4-7pm at the Center from the Arts. Find seasonal updates and more information at tetonslowfood.org.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The People’s Market is a Road to Zero Waste Community Partner. The first designated Zero Waste Event certified by Teton County ISWR, the People’s Market offers 100% reusable dinnerware and composts, recycles and diverts as much waste as possible from the landfill.

• The People’s Market requires all prepared and packaged food vendors to use at least one locally sourced ingredient.

• Direct-to-consumer sales help to strengthen the connection between local food and community, provide transparency in farming and ranching practices, and create cost savings for both growers and consumers by eliminating intermediate supply chain and distribution costs.

2025 IMPACT

$627,428 I n direct to consumer sales in 2025

70+ local and regional farm, ranch, packaged, and prepared food vendors featured, with 85+ rotating artisans and nonprofits appearing at select markets

50,000+ attendees

Booth spaces for local nonprofits at weekly markets

Collaborative community events and workshops Center for the arts artful hour workshops

2026 OBJECTIVE

Help us continue to offer the best weekly summertime community gathering spot where we can all celebrate and purchase local food directly from farmers and ranchers.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $10,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $2,500

PRESENTING SPONSOR: Snake River Grill

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS:

Town of Jackson, Center for the Arts, Teton Conservation District, Glorietta Trattoria, WyoFarm Composting, Snake River Brewing, Snake River Roasting Co., Teton County ISWR/ Road to Zero Waste, Stio, Fine Dining, and 100+ vendors and 50+ nonprofits per season

WINTER PEOPLE’S MARKET

The Winter People’s Market provides shoppers with the opportunity to buy from their favorite local and regional food producers, businesses, and artisans, while serving as an indoor, in-person gathering space for the community to celebrate good, clean, and fair food year-round. Select markets also feature special programming such as community lunches highlighting local vendors and chefs, hands-on workshops and seasonal events that deepen community connection and food education.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The Local Food Access Program is offered at the Winter People’s Market - see page 25.

• All packaged and prepared food vendors are required to include at least one locally sourced ingredient in their products.

• Like the summer markets, the Winter People’s Market is a zero waste event with 100% reusable dinnerware, as well as a recycling, compost, and waste diversion program.

• The People’s Market has a steering committee of dedicated vendors who help to guide market policies and long term goals.

2025 IMPACT

$96,427 in direct to consumer sales in 2025

60+ local and regional farm, ranch, packaged food vendors and artisans featured

1500+ attendees

$27,167 given through the Local Food Access Program at four markets (see page 25)

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

2026 OBJECTIVE

Help us continue our wintertime farmers market where we can gather monthly as a community to celebrate and purchase local food directly from farmers and ranchers.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $5,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $1,000

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS:

Fairgrounds Community Building, Glorietta Trattoria, Teton Conservation District, Snake River Brewing

ONLINE MARKETPLACE

A year-round online market offering local and regional seasonal produce, dairy, meats, packaged goods, and prepared foods. The Online Marketplace provides detailed product information; including farm name, location, and growing practices, allowing shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. Customers place orders weekly from Monday at 12 PM through Tuesday at 6 PM, with pick-up options that adjust seasonally; current schedules and details are available on our website.

The Online Marketplace serves as a vital resource to maintain connections between local producers and consumers year-round, extending access beyond in-person farmers markets.

“Slow Food holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the first ways I found community after moving to Jackson. It helped me get to know the people growing local food and created a space where the community can gather and connect.

Living in Jackson, access to fresh, locally grown food can be limited, which makes this program feel even more meaningful. The Local Food Access Program has made it possible for me to consistently participate, and that accessibility really matters to me. I shape my week around picking up my order, often leaving inspired to make even more nourishing meals for myself. It’s also become the foundation for many dinners shared with friends.”

- Kami, Online Marketplace Shopper

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Snake River Brewing

2025 IMPACT

$350,019 in food sales direct to producers

60+ local and regional farms, ranches, and packaged food producers supported

$71,643 given through the Local Food Access Program (see page 25)

2026 OBJECTIVE

As we transition our Online Marketplace program to its new home in downtown Jackson (155 W Simpson Ave), we are excited to offer customers a more accessible, centralized pickup location. To make this move successful, we must invest in critical infrastructure; including a new commercial freezer, improved producer load-in access and essential equipment upgrades. These investments will strengthen our ability to aggregate and distribute local food efficiently while expanding support for regional producers.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $10,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $2,500

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS:

Teton Conservation District, WyoFarm Composting, Vertical Harvest

COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS

SLOW FOOD FARM STAND

The Slow Food Farm Stand offers fresh, seasonal produce and more on behalf of small-to-medium local and regional producers. The Farm Stand lists the farm name, farm location and growing practices on every product, allowing shoppers to make more informed decisions. Shoppers can discover a variety of seasonal delights such as tomatoes, corn, and berries, enjoying a full range of flavors from summer through fall.

You can find us at Snake River Brewing this summer on Thursdays and Fridays from June 25 - September 25. See hours and seasonal information at tetonslowfood.org.

2025 IMPACT

$164,500 in food sales direct to producers

30+ local and regional farms supported

$20,011 given through the Local Food Access Program (see page 25)

Weekly Donations to Hole Food Rescue, with 2,064 lbs. donated in 2025

2026 OBJECTIVE

The transition of our Farm Stand to one centralized location requires significant investment in moving and installing existing structures and developing appropriate site infrastructure. Support will allow us to create a space that is easily accessible for producer deliveries and convenient for customers, improving efficiency, safety, and program sustainability.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $10,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $2,500

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS:

Graze Garden and Home, Snake River Brewing, Blue Spruce Cleaners, Hole Food Rescue, Chiller Ice, Bressler Insulation, Great Divide Earthworks, Teton Conservation District

FARM TO FORK FESTIVAL

Slow Food in the Tetons Farm to Fork Festival celebrates our vibrant and growing local food system. The multi-day event features Teton-area harvest cuisine, honors farming and ranching heritage, highlights diverse food cultures and engages locals and visitors in the sustainable food movement.

The 2026 Farm to Fork Festival weekend will include workshops and presentations on topics such as alpine gardening, cooking demonstrations and food preservation, along with a farmers market, a locally sourced community lunch and a keynote speaker. This familyfriendly event offers a variety of free and low-cost activities.

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 3-4, 2026

2026 OBJECTIVE

To celebrate Teton-area cuisine, farming and ranching heritage, and the growing local food movement.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $15,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $5,000

2025 IMPACT

2,000+ attendees

250 person low cost/free locally sourced community lunch with 500+ lbs. of local produce, meat and dairy used for the lunch

20+ workshops and events featuring local and regional educators and speakers

$23,795 total revenue for 2025 market vendors

25+ local partnerships with non-profits, businesses and restaurants

30+ local and regional farms and food producers supported

$5,000 distributed to five farmers through Pitch in Place (a farmer business pitch event) funded by Oregon State University

EVENT SPONSORS: Teton Conservation District, Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling, Glorietta Trattoria and Anvil Hotel, Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: Farm to Crag (Primary Partner), Center for the Arts, Central Wyoming College, Food Access Collaborators Group (One 22, Hole Food Rescue, Fund for Public Education and Slow Food in the Tetons), Silicon Couloir, Slow Food Community Gardeners, Slow Food USA, Teton Food and Farm Coalition, University of Idaho Extension, Voices JH, Wind River Food Sovereignty Project, Wyoming Food Coalition

The Farm to Fork Festival Community Lunch highlighted 10 local and regional farmers, who contributed over 500 lbs of food to help feed 250 community members. Six local chefs and restaurants (Farmstead Wyoming, Glorietta Trattoria, Sweet Cheeks, Nora’s Fish Creek Inn, Snake River Brewing & Shooting Star) prepared the meal, bringing our community together around good, clean and fair food.

Jackson families receive a local ingredient box featuring fresh, seasonal foods to use in recipes during the online cooking classes.

EDUCATION

ONLINE COOKING CLASSES

Held in collaboration with Farmstead Wyoming, the After School Cooking Classes for families expand participants understanding of how food is grown, strengthen scratch-cooking skills, and increase enthusiasm for preparing and enjoying healthy, nutrient-dense meals. Delivered live via Zoom, families cook together from their own kitchens while instructor Ian McGregor guides them through seasonal recipes and local food–based education. Five-week sessions are offered throughout the school year, with families participating in one 90-minute class each week.

“Online cooking classes are our favorite night of the week!” - Canewater Farm Owner Rafe Rivers and his daughter Emmalou

PRESENTING SPONSOR: New West KnifeWorks

2025 IMPACT

50+ families per school year in four, 5-week-long sessions

F resh ingredient boxes from the Online Marketplace are supplied for each local family in After School Cooking Classes

E xpanded network with students partaking from Colorado, California and beyond!

S cholarships are offered in partnership with One22

2026 OBJECTIVE

Support this program in creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that equip families with lifelong skills and a deeper understanding of where their food comes from. Expanded funding will allow us to grow program outreach, increase participation and reach more families across our community.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $10,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $2,500

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: Farmstead Wyoming

SLOW FOOD COMMUNITY GARDENS

The Community Gardens program provides gardening opportunities for people without home gardens, cultivates green space, builds community, increases access to fresh and healthy food, and acts as a living classroom for growers of all ages.

“The gardens are like my children, I love to watch them grow and flourish. It’s better than the veggies you buy - so freshand I’m proud to see all my hard work pay

off.” - Jessica, Age 10 (seen in photo)

2025 IMPACT

175+ gardening households at three gardens (May Park Garden - 72 plots, Blair Garden - 54 plots and Grove Garden - 24 plots)

Community partner plots with Teton Literacy Center, Vertical Harvest, Children’s Learning Center, Senior Center, Teton Youth Family Services and Mountain Roots Education

Educational garden events throughout the summer. Workshops in 2025 included soil health, native plants, garlic growing and more

2026 OBJECTIVE

In 2026, we will expand our community gardens through two new projects that increase the number of available plots and broaden access to growing space for local residents. Support is needed to cover staff, materials and operational resources required to successfully launch and sustain these expansions.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $5,000

In a 2025 survey with 143 responses of 157 plots we found that

90% of gardeners reported positive changes in their health (mental/physical/other)

90% of gardeners reported feeling more connected with the community

PRESENTING SPONSOR: ADDITIONAL PARTNERS:

Teton Conservation District, Teton Science Schools, Hole Food Rescue, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole and TOJ/TC Parks and Recreation, Arbor Works Tree Service, LLC, WyoFarm Composting, Bona Furtuna, Snake River Seed Cooperative

LOCAL FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM

The Local Food Access (LFA) program was established to increase access to local and regional food for all members of our community. The program provides 10% and 25% price reductions on purchases at our Farm Stand, Winter People’s Market, and on the Online Marketplace, helping to bring the cost of locally produced food closer to conventional grocery store pricing.

In 2025, we expanded our local food access efforts through a new partnership with One22 Resource Center and three Wyoming farms (Squire Farms, Huidekoper Ranch and Linn Ranch), delivering 1,289 pounds of fresh, locally grown food to the Jackson Cupboard. This initiative strengthened connections between local producers and food assistance programs while increasing access to healthy, regional food for community members in need. This program was made possible through generous grant support from the Food Works Group and Wyoming Department of Family Services.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

2025 IMPACT

$118,821 dedicated to discounts on local and regional food

. $20,011 in discounts at the Farm Stand

. $71,643 in discounts on the Online Marketplace

. $27,167 in discounts at four Winter People’s Market

Reaching over 1,000 community members

93% of 2025 LFA survey participants reported buying more local/regional food than they otherwise would because of the LFA program.

2026 OBJECTIVE

Help us ensure that everyone in our community has access to good, clean and fair food. Teton area farmers and ranchers provide some of the healthiest and freshest food available. Help us make this food accessible to everyone.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $60,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $20,000, $10,000, $5,000

Squire Farms delivering ground beef to the Jackson Cupboard

"The Teton Farmer Fund is helping us launch a community egg aggregation project for Fremont County producers. With an egg washer and sorter funded through the grant, we’ll be able to efficiently grade local eggs for restaurants, food banks and school cafeterias; opening new markets for local producers and getting more Wyoming eggs onto community tables!” - Melissahof

TETON FARMER FUND

This grant is awarded annually to local and regional food producers with the goal of supporting farmers and ranchers and increasing the amount of good, clean and fair food in our community. This fund provides support for emergency relief, capital expenditures, creation of new farms/gardens, finding or maintaining workers, producer business incubation projects and other food production projects.

In early 2026, our sixth year of this grant, applicants requested a total of $57,855 in project funding. We distributed $35,261 in funding to ten farms. Funding is provided by Slow Food in the Tetons, Teton Conservation District and Private Donors.

2026 IMPACT

$7,969 Canewater Farm, Victor ID, Greens Leaf Harvester

$3,000 Circle H Ranch, Smoot WY, Livestock Handling System

$1,741 Easy Acres, Driggs ID, Transplanting Tools

$3,000 Fall River Ranch, Jackson WY, Automated Sheep Feeder

$4,330 Harvest Fly Farm, Cora WY, Increased Broiler Production

$6,214 Melissahof, Lander WY, Community Egg Grading Service

2027 OBJECTIVE

Help us support our Teton area farmers and ranchers who are growing some of the tastiest, freshest and nutritious food available. Help us help them!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor(s): $10,000

Supporting Sponsor(s): $5,000

PRESENTING SPONSOR: Teton Conservation District, private donors

$1,917 Old Dog Farm, Etna WY, Greenhouse Season Extension

$3,000 Snake River Orchard, Rigby Idaho, Pest Mitigation Insect Netting

$2,215 Squire Farms, Smoot WY, Dairy Testing Equipment

$1,875 Winter Winds Farm, Victor ID, Dairy Equipment Consultant

JOIN THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT

KALE SOCIETY

The Kale Society is for those who strongly connect with our mission and vision and would like to deepen their commitment to our organization. As we grow each year, so do our relationships with new and exciting Slow Food enthusiasts. We depend on the long term commitment of our supporters in order to operate and we love to reciprocate that dedication in both meaningful and delicious ways.

Membership Qualifications

• Minimum two year commitment

• $5,000/year or 40 hours of volunteer time/year

Membership Benefits

• Membership gift

• Annual farm tour and dinner

• Advanced invitation to all Slow Food events

• Free Kale at the Slow Food Farm Stand

Thank you for supporting Slow Food in the Tetons!

Interested in a Membership?

Please email gretchen@tetonslowfood.org

JOIN THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT

HOW TO SUPPORT

Donate on our website: tetonslowfood.org/donate

Give through the Old Bills 2026 giving season, August 14 - September 18, oldbills.org

Become a Slow Food Business Sponsor gretchen@tetonslowfood.org

Volunteer at the People’s Market, Farm Stand or events

Join the Kale Society, email gretchen@tetonslowfood.org

Contribute to our 2026 Resiliency Fund, email tetonslowfood@gmail.com

Become a Slow Food USA member, select Slow Food in the Tetons as your home chapter

The Summer People’s Market

Held Wednesdays from 4–7pm, June through September at the Center for the Arts, the People’s Market is a beloved community gathering place. Locals love to bike and walk to the market to shop seasonal offerings from farmers, ranchers and food producers alongside one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists. 2025 marked the busiest season on record.