Cafe On The Go

04/05/2024

2023 was an EPIC Year for Field to Family! As an Iowa City, Iowa-based non-profit that increases access to and education around healthy and local food in our region, Field to Family met most and made progress on all organizational goals set for 2023. We continued to operate a comprehensive regional food hub and market available online, powered by partnerships with producers, institutions and community members who share a purpose to create a diverse, abundant, sustainable food system by making fresh local foods more available and accessible to more people.

Highlights below! The entire report is available here https://orders.fieldtofamily.org/

In 2023, Field to Family purchased $490,000 in local foods from 95 producers partners! 30 were new in 2023.
Of those partners, 71 were direct purchases from producers onboarded and partnered with Field to Family, 4 were with our partner food hubs who purchased from 22 producers who work with those partner food hubs;
Field to Family set a goal to increase partnerships with BIPOC producers. We purchased from 20 BIPOC producers in 2023, up from 5 in 2022; We paid BIPOC producers over $80,000 in local food purchases in 2023, an increase from $13,000 in 2022.
Field to Family facilitated 2,752 total individual local food orders from our wholesale, Hub to Hub and household partners.

What about the food? Of all the local food orders we facilitated, 54% were vegetables and 10% was fruit.

We added culturally appropriate foods to our offerings in 2023, including:
Lenga lenga (Amaranth greens)
White Eggplant
Beans (Dry) African varieties such as cranberry beans
Ngai Ngai (Roselle Leaves)- sold under roselle, better to specify roselle leaves
Chou de Chien (Napa or Asian Greens, Cabbage)
Duck eggs
Varieties of hot peppers
Okra
Matembele (Sweet Potato leaves)
Bishusha (Squash leaves)
Bean Leaves, African
Bahindi (African Corn)
F2F increased accessibility to local foods by adding 5 new languages to our storefront that partners can order from. In addition to English, we added Chinese, French, Spanish, Arabic and Swahili.
We continued to accept SNAP as payment and offered Double Up Food Bucks in 2023. Read more here.

09/29/2023

Worried about having too many eggs in one basket?
Well Stop on over to our brick and mortar
Early Bird Cafe & LET US FILL YOU UP WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT!!

09/13/2023

08/30/2023

Lavender and Vanilla Dirty Chai latte

08/09/2023

Want a space to showcase your talent?
Come join us at the South District Market for our first of many Open mic nights. food and drinks are available for purchase.

07/27/2023

Cafe On The Go is a delightful mobile coffee shop that brings the perfect blend of flavor, convenience, and community to your doorstep. With a passion for quality coffee and a dedication to exceptional customer service, Cafe on the Go has become a go-to destination for coffee lovers on the move.

Our mobile coffee truck is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver a wide range of handcrafted beverages, from lattes and cappuccinos to refreshing iced coffees and flavorful teas. We take pride in sourcing the finest beans and ingredients, ensuring that each cup of coffee we serve is brewed to perfection.

But Cafe on the Go is more than just a coffee shop. We believe in fostering a sense of togetherness and inclusivity within the communities we serve. Our warm and friendly environment promotes connections and conversations, allowing patrons to not only enjoy their favorite cup of joe but also engage with fellow coffee aficionados.

The owner Rachael Scott is a passionate owner and driving force behind Cafe on the Go. With a deep-rooted love for coffee and a desire to create a welcoming space for everyone, Rachael built a mobile coffee business.

Rachael's journey in the coffee industry began when she became a master roaster for Cafe del Sol Roasting. Her dedication to quality, sustainable sourcing, and customer satisfaction is what sets Cafe on the Go apart.

Recognizing the importance of celebrating diversity and inclusion, Rachael has actively sought opportunities to support various initiatives within the community. Being a strong advocate for equality, Rachael proudly sponsors and actively participates in events like the South District Diversity Market, promoting businesses owned by individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Through her leadership, Rachael aims to continue connecting people from all walks of life and fostering a sense of unity and acceptance. She believes that coffee has the power to bridge gaps, spark conversations, and create lasting bonds, and she strives to share that belief with every cup served at Cafe on the Go.

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07/27/2023

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