Founded in 2010 and open Sundays from 11a.m.-3p.m., the
Farmer’s Market has quickly become a popular Alfred tradition. The Foundation
grant allowed AFM board member/tent coordinator Allecia Brutsman to purchase
new materials and supplies.
The Family Tent program features a variety of hands on,
educational and nature-related activities. While kid-centered, the tent has
proven to be of interest to adults and really serves entire families. Ten to
fifteen visitors stop in on a typical Sunday – with many more on AFM festival
days.
Ms. Brutsman reports that the expanded curriculum has been
well received. “People look forward to it’, she notes, “it’s been good for the
community.” Her engaging programming has also caught the attention of nearby
communities - which have contacted her, expressing interest in creating a
similar space for their events.
With assets of $9.5M, ACAF manages over fifty scholarship
and grant funds. If you would like to donate to one of these funds, or
establish a fund to support students or your community contact the foundation’s
executive director, Bruce Campbell at 585-296-5616 or
director@alleganycountyareafoundation.org.
Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.
