This last year has asked a great deal of our community. Economic pressure, policy uncertainty, and rising food insecurity shaped the reality many of our neighbors faced. And still—day after day—our markets, programs, volunteers, staff, and partners showed up with consistency, dignity, and heart. Because of you, thousands of neighbors accessed nourishing food through RFU markets rooted in trust and relationships. Because of you, food was shared without shame, without hoops, and without conditions. And because of you, RFU remains a place where community care is not just talked about, but practiced. 2025 was also a year of important groundwork. Behind the scenes, we strengthened systems, clarified priorities, and began building toward the next phase of our work. This included laying the foundation for the launch of our Freeze Dried Meal program—an initiative designed to expand access while strengthening long-term sustainability for our markets and organization. What makes Rogue Food Unites special is not only what we do, but how we do it. We center dignity. We lead with equity. We listen. We adapt. And we hold one another with care—especially when the work is hard. None of this happens in isolation. It happens because of community members who trust us, staff who bring skill and compassion to their roles, volunteers who generously give their time, donors who believe in our mission, and partners who walk alongside us.Towards 2026 and beyond, we do so with clarity and momentum. We are focused on building what lasts—markets that are resilient, programs that are innovative, and systems that allow us to continue showing up for our neighbors in meaningful ways. Thank you for being part of this work. Thank you for believing that food can be a bridge, a stabilizer, and a source of belonging.

Together, we are nourishing community—and building a future rooted in care.