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Goosefoot Community Fund is a nonprofit based on South Whidbey Island, Washington, working to strengthen the local community through economic development, cultural programs, and social support. It operates the Goose Community Grocer, hosts arts and events at historic Bayview properties, and supports housing, food access, and small business growth. Goosefoot also leads initiatives like the Whidbey Kitchen incubator and Round Up for Charity. By partnering with residents and organizations, Goosefoot fosters sustainable, community-driven solutions that enhance the island’s vitality and resilience. Its mission is to help South Whidbey thrive—economically, socially, and culturally—through collaboration and local investment.

• https://goosefoot.org/

Notes

• Goosefoot supports local farms by selling their products at the Goose Community Grocer.
• It promotes access to sustainably grown food through local sourcing and partnerships.
• The organization helps reduce food waste by coordinating donations to food banks.
• Goosefoot maintains and restores historic buildings, preserving cultural and environmental resources.
• Through Whidbey Kitchen, it encourages small-batch, low-impact food production.
• Its community grants have supported environmental education and conservation projects.
• Events at Bayview often highlight local ecology and sustainable living practices.
• Goosefoot fosters awareness of island ecosystems through collaboration with like-minded nonprofits.

Chronology

• 2000 – Goosefoot Community Fund was founded to support sustainable development on South Whidbey Island.
• 2009 – Goosefoot purchased the Bayview Cash Store, transforming it into a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and community events.
• 2011 – The Goose Community Grocer opened, offering local food access and generating revenue to support Goosefoot’s mission.
• 2020 – Goosefoot launched emergency community support programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2024 – Planning and outreach began for Whidbey Kitchen, a commercial incubator space for local food entrepreneurs.