In the small town of Blanchester, there is a family that is doing everything they can to make sure that people have access to farm-fresh food. The Tucker and Davidson families started this project with a health food store and coffee shop called The Greenhouse Bus Mercantile. This store allowed them to spread their ministry while also providing fresh produce to the people who came. This ranged from fresh kombucha to locally raised meat.

In May, the families created Harvester Farm to Table to expand their outreach. The restaurant has a wide variety of food including omelets, smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. All of the ingredients used are local, fresh and organic. They also have an option for a “pay it forward” meal. This costs $15 and allows you to place a token in a ceramic hand. Anyone who comes in the restaurant in need of a free meal can take a token and use it to pay for their meal.

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Inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
The Double Smash Burger at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
The Double Smash Burger at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
The Harvester Gyro and Pickled Vegetables at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
The Harvester Gyro and Pickled Vegetables at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Avocado Toast Benedict at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Avocado Toast Benedict at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Onion Smash Burger at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Onion Smash Burger at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
The Giving Hands program at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant provides free meals to those who need them. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Fresh-brewed kombucha at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Fresh-brewed kombucha at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
The owners, (from left to right) Brad Tucker, Jessica Tucker, Darci Davidson and Dwayne Davidson, at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Cucumber Salad at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Cucumber Salad at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Habanero Lime Fried Chicken Sandwich at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Habanero Lime Fried Chicken Sandwich at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
A map of where the ingredients are from inside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Outside Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Outside Greenhouse Bus Mercantile in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Greenhouse Bus Mercantile in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
The produce sold inside Greenhouse Bus Mercantile in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Greenhouse Bus Mercantile in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
The kombucha station inside Greenhouse Bus Mercantile in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
Inside Greenhouse Bus Mercantile in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre
The owners and their children at Harvester Farm to Table Restaurant in Blanchester, Ohio. Photo: Lydia Schembre