2026 LEAP Farm Share Program for Carilion Employees (CLOSED)

   2025 Farm Share

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 FARM SHARE PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED!

Get access to fresh, healthy food from local farmers each week! We are proud to be in our 14th year of supporting the Local Environmental Agriculture Project, Inc. (LEAP) Farm Share Program. Our support began after the 2012 Community Health Assessment (CHA) identified a “lack of nutrient‑dense foods diet” as a top need to address.

Carilion Clinic employees can enjoy fresh, local produce right here in Roanoke! Choose from five convenient pick‑up locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Employees may also take advantage of payroll deduction to purchase LEAP Farm Shares. The deadline to sign up for payroll deduction is Monday, April 20, 2026.

WHAT IS A FARM SHARE?

A farm share is:

  • A weekly bag of fresh produce grown by farmers in your local area.
  • A convenient way to eat healthier.
  • An investment in your health, your environment, and your local economy.
  • A hands‑on way to learn about eating seasonally where you live.

HOW DOES THE FARM SHARE WORK?

  • Main Season: May 4, 2026 – October 30, 2026.
  • Winter Season: November 5, 2026 – January 29, 2027.
  • Members pick up their share weekly at their selected location.
  • Choose from a Half Share (3–4 vegetables) or Full Share (6–7 vegetables).
  • Optional add‑ons include eggs, fruit, and pantry items.
  • Two vacation days are built into each season. You may select those dates at registration or at a later date.
  • Farm Share members receive a weekly e‑newsletter with recipes and information about the local farmers and foods included in your share.

Payroll Deduction Option:

Carilion will pay the full cost of your farm share(s) up front to LEAP. Your total cost will then be deducted in 12 equal amounts from your pay between May 22 through October 23, 2026.

CHOOSE YOUR SHARES:

HALF SHARE (Main Season):  $410 | 24 weeks | May 4 – October 30, 2026

  • Includes around 3–4 vegetables per week, with a weekly value of $17.
  • Great for home gardeners and homes with 1-2 people.
  • The vast majority of your share (~95%) will be certified organic or grown using organic practices. 
  • Typical weekly share may include:
    • Spring: kale, fennel, asparagus, garlic scapes.
    • Summer: lettuce mix, sweet corn, cucumbers, onions.
    • Fall: broccoli, beans, sweet potatoes, parsnips.

FULL SHARE (Main Season):  $650 | 24 weeks | May 4 – October 30, 2026

  • A larger share that includes 6–7 vegetables per week, with a weekly value of $27.
  • Ideal for a hungry family of 3-4 who want more produce variety.
  • The vast majority of your share (~95%) will be certified organic or grown using organic practices.
  • Typical weekly share may include:
    • Spring: kale, fennel, asparagus, bok choy, garlic scapes, radishes.
    • Summer: lettuce mix, sweet corn, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans.
    • Fall: kale, broccoli, beans, sweet potatoes, parsnips, garlic.

Examples of the weekly vegetable quantities (not an example of a share):

  • 1 lb. green beans
  • 1 lb. tomatoes
  • 1 head of lettuce
  • 2 lbs. sweet potatoes
  • 1-pint mushrooms
  • 1 bunch leeks
  • 6 ears of corn
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 3 lbs. new potatoes
  • 1–2 onions

ADD-ONS (Main Season): 24 Weeks | May 4 – Oct. 30, 2026
*These shares can ONLY be purchased in combination with a Main Season Share.

  • EGG: $186
    • A dozen pasture-raised, local eggs. Antibiotic- and hormone- free.
    • About a $7.75 value per week.
       
  • FRUIT: $220 
    • Responsibly grown, freshly harvested fruit. One offering per weekly share.
    • About a $9 value per week.
    • A share might include:
      • Spring: strawberries, blueberries or apples
      • Summer: nectarines, peaches or blackberries
      • Fall: peaches, apples or Asian pears
         
  • PANTRY: $230
    • One pantry staple item included weekly in your farm share. The most requested addition for farm share!
    • Please note: This add-on is vegetarian and may occasionally include gluten.
    • Some examples of pantry items:
      • Kat the Farmer salad dressing
      • Peace and Harmony elderberry vinegar
      • Hoopers pasta sauce (16 oz.)
      • Mountain View raw cheese (8 oz.)
      • Fermented Fire hot sauce
      • Scratch pasta
      • Spice Titan spices
      • RND West End Blend coffee
    • About a $9.60 value per week.

 

WINTER SHARE: $425 | 11 weeks | Nov. 5, 2026 – Jan. 29, 2027

  • Includes fruits, vegetables and pantry items like meat, cheese, baked goods and preserves.
  • Suitable for 2-3 people or a small family. 
  • Only available at CRMH-Riverwalk Garage or The LEAP Hub.
  • All winter shares will include two vacation days with one being the week of Christmas, and the week of New Years, when LEAP is closed.  
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
  • A typical share might include: ground beef, cheese, spinach, beets, potatoes, a bunch of parsley, onions or apples.

ADD-ONS (Winter): 11 weeks | Nov. 5, 2026 – Jan. 29, 2027
*These shares can ONLY be purchased in combination with a Winter Season Share.*

  • EGG: $85
    • A dozen pasture-raised, local eggs. Antibiotic- and hormone- free.
    • About a $7.73 value per week.

CHOOSE YOUR PICK-UP LOCATION:

MAIN SEASON Pick‑Up Locations | May 4, 2026 – October 30, 2026

  1. CARILION WELLNESS ROANOKE:
    • 4508 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA  24018
    • Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  2. PARKWAY BREWING COMPANY (DROP SITE):
    • 739 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153
    • Tuesdays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  3. CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    • Riverwalk Parking Garage
    • 1850 S. Jefferson St., SW, Roanoke, VA  24016
    • Wednesdays, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  4. BIG LICK BREWING COMPANY (DROP SITE):
    • 409 Salem Ave, SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
    • Wednesdays, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  5. THE LEAP HUB:
    • 1027 Patterson Ave, SW, Roanoke, VA  24016
    • Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

WINTER SHARE Pick‑Up Locations | November 5, 2026 – January 29, 2027 

  1. CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:
    • Riverwalk Parking Garage
    • 1850 S. Jefferson St., SW, Roanoke, VA  24016
    • Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  2. THE LEAP HUB:
    • 1027 Patterson Ave, SW, Roanoke, VA  24016
    • Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Payroll Deduction Deadline: April 20, 2026 (REGISTRATION CLOSED!)

Carilion employees may choose payroll deduction for the 2026 LEAP Farm Share Season Program. If this option is selected, Carilion will submit payment and all required information to LEAP on your behalf.

Your total cost will be divided into 12 bi-weekly payroll deductions, which you are obligated to continue from May 22, 2026 through October 23, 2026. When completing the registration form, please select “None” or “Medicaid/WIC” as the incentive type, and then choose “Payroll Deduction” as the payment type. 

If your employment with Carilion Clinic ends before the full balance is paid, the remaining amount must be deducted from your final paycheck. Farm share pickups from LEAP will continue uninterrupted despite changes in Carilion employment status. However, you may choose a new pickup location from LEAP’s available sites if needed. 

EBT, WIC, AND MEDICAID OPTIONS:

  • A limited number of half-price shares are available for individuals using an EBT-SNAP card (formerly known as food stamps) or with proof of WIC or Medicaid enrollment. 
  • To register using EBT, WIC, or Medicaid, please contact LEAP directly at farmshare@leapforlocalfood.org or (540) 583-6387.
  • Please note: Participants using EBT-SNAP are not eligible for payroll deduction.

PAYMENT WITHOUT PAYROLL DEDUCTION:

  • If you decide not to use payroll deduction, you may pay LEAP directly up-front by registering online by April 20, 2026. 
  • Please be aware that the program does fill up, and there is a waiting list as needed.

CANCELLATION POLICY (PAYROLL DEDUCTION PARTICIPANTS):

If you desire to cancel your farm share(s) for any reason while enrolled in the Carilion payroll deduction system, the following applies:

  • Payroll deductions will continue as scheduled.
  • Any refunds will be issued directly by LEAP (minus a cancellation fee). 
  • Please contact LEAP at (540) 583-6387 or farmshare@leapforlocalfood.org. 

No returns will be offered to employees using the Carilion payroll deduction system, but LEAP will accommodate you free of charge at another LEAP delivery location or allow you to continue the service under another sharer’s name. Please advise LEAP of any changes immediately so we can keep all fresh deliveries as smooth as possible.

** REGISTRATION CLOSED! **

Register here for the 2026 LEAP Farm Share Program! 

Payroll Deduction Registration Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026.

Once your registration form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from LEAP. If you chose the payroll deduction option, your confirmation email will include a link to a form requiring your consent to payroll deduction. This form MUST be completed to confirm your 2026 Farm Share.

Questions?
Please contact Community Health and Outreach at communityoutreach@carilionclinic.org OR LEAP at farmshare@leapforlocalfood.org | (540) 583‑6387.

To register and/or for more information, please visit www.leapforlocalfood.org/farm-share.

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