VERNER CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

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About Verner Center for Early Learning

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.

CONTACT

Physical Address

2586 Riceville Road
Asheville NC
(Buncombe County)

Phone (828) 298-0808
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Business Contact

Genie Gunn
Food and Nutrition Manager
Phone: (828) 298-0808
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BEST PERSON TO CONTACT

Genie Gunn
Best time to contact: Monday thru Friday 1-4 pm

PRODUCT NEEDS

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

COMMENTS ABOUT THE PRODUCTS WE NEED

Fruits and vegetables: we generally need 20-40# (varies by yield).

FOOD GUIDE LISTING

See this listing in the Online Local Food Guide.

DELIVERY OF GOODS

Packaging: informal
Number of locations that need to receive a delivery for a vendor to supply your business: 1

VOLUME

Customers per week: 200
Cases of produce purchased per week: 20

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUR VENDORS

Prefer GAP

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS

We also have a school garden, and would love donations of surplus starts if you have some which need a home!