During the past few especially difficult years, it became very apparent that the GFC could and should offer logistical and funding assistance regarding local food purchasing. Many food assistance providers express the desire to buy local, but many do not have the capacity to do so. Simultaneously, local farmers and ranchers expressed the need for consistent, consolidated, larger accounts, rather than multiple, erratic, smaller orders from several different organizations. What a wonderful way to bridge the gap between growers and eaters, while supporting local entities during this health crisis!