Verner Center for Early Learning is the Home of Rainbow In My Tummy (R) , an innovative nutrition program which supports improved quality of food served in early care settings. Providing a positive food culture in our centers, we provide nutrient-dense meals and snacks daily to our 150+ students and 50+ staff.
Genie Gunn
Food and Nutrition Manager
Phone: (828) 298-0808
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Genie Gunn
Best time to contact: Monday thru Friday 1-4 pm
Vegetables
arugula, asian greens, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprout, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, edamame, eggplant, garlic, green beans, green onions, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsnips, peas, pole beans, potatoes, pumpkins, radish, rhubarb, rutabagas, salad greens, salad mix, shell beans, spinach, summer squash, sweet corn, sweet peppers, sweet potato, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, winter squash
Fruits & Berries
apples, asian pears, black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, figs, kiwis, melons, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, strawberries, watermelons
Dairy & Eggs
butter, cheese, eggs, yogurt
Grains
barley, buckwheat, millet, oats, rice, soy beans, wheat
Nuts & Seeds
sunflower seeds
Artisan Foods
bread, corn meal, dried fruits, flour, grits, jam, preserves, tomato sauce, vinegar
Herbs
dried herbs, fresh herbs
Specialty Products
compost, earthworms, landscape plants, manure, plants, seeds
Farm Tourism & Events
school field trips
Fruits and vegetables: we generally need 20-40# (varies by yield).
See this listing in the Online Local Food Guide.
Packaging: informal
Number of locations that need to receive a delivery for a vendor to supply your business: 1
Customers per week: 200
Cases of produce purchased per week: 20
Prefer GAP
We also have a school garden, and would love donations of surplus starts if you have some which need a home!