Cultivating a just, thriving and regenerative food system for all in Northwest Indiana
Region Roots is a mission-driven, non-profit local food hub operated by the
NWI Food Council since 2021. We serve to connect small scale and underserved farmers
with wholesale market opportunities and resources.
Your journey to fresh food begins here.
How it works:
Buyers place orders from multiple local farms online
Producers harvest the orders from the field
Region Roots picks up freshly harvested food from farms and artisan food makers
Fresh local food is delivered directly to the business, school or institution
Repeat weekly!
I am a producer
I am a farmer, rancher, or artisan food business looking to sell my locally produced products.
I am a buyer
I am a farm, business, institution or non-profit looking to purchase bulk, fresh local food.
Kind Words About Region Roots
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“Virginia, the importance of this leg of work for NWI Food Council is evident. I get so excited thinking about the future progression and all of the beautiful food moved through your channels, in support of people over profit (but also making profit too).”
— Rachel Brandenburg, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
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“Just sending a quick holler- thank you so much for the time this week! Allyssa, you’re so good at your job, it’s obviously aligned with your personal mission and strengths. You’re probably one of the best communicators I have ever met! I’m also so glad we are insta friends now, I want to hang with you again soon! ”
— Rachel Brandenburg, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
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“Thank you so much Anne! You are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate it! I appreciate the fact that your entire team is so welcoming and helpful! I am very excited to work with you all!”
— Geoff Williams, Ancilla Beef & Marian University (Plymouth, IN)
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“Anna, you have done such an amazing job of building Region Roots out. Every relationship seemed fostered yet held to your standards of service, and it feels genuinely beneficial for all involved.”
— Rachel Brandenburg, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
We champion local food as a critical path to a more resilient region for generations to come.
We are committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and safe products for our customers. We uphold strict standards for all the products we supply, ensuring they comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as meet all standards for quality, food safety, packaging, grading, and labeling.
Have questions?
We’re happy to help!
About NWI Food Council
Region Roots is the NWI Food Council’s first local food hub for bulk buyers. The council is a grassroots organization that launched in December 2015 with support from NIRPC, Valpo Law, Food Bank of NWI, and Purdue Extension. The Council serves all of Northwest Indiana: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Starke, & Pulaski counties, and cultivates a just, thriving and regenerative food system for all in NW Indiana.
Region Roots is made possible by generous support from several sponsors and grants, including:
