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Food & Agriculture

Seal the Seasons

Seal the Seasons strengthens regional food systems by partnering with family farms to freeze produce close to where it is grown, making locally sourced food available to consumers year-round.
Equity, Loan
SDG 13 | SDG 2
Durham, North Carolina

$420K

deployed
CAPITAL DEPLOYED

180

units
units created

620+

people
people housed

2024

year
investment year

The Investment

Many family farmers face a common challenge: growing high-quality produce without knowing whether there will be a reliable market for it. At the same time, consumers often purchase fruits and vegetables that have traveled long distances through complex supply chains before reaching grocery store shelves. Seal the Seasons was created to strengthen regional food systems by partnering directly with family farms and freezing produce close to where it is grown. By preserving fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness, the company helps farmers access additional markets while making locally sourced food available to consumers year-round. Since 2023, Abundance Angels have recommended more than $110,000 in capital to support Seal the Seasons and its mission of building stronger regional food systems. The investments have helped support farmer partnerships, regional sourcing networks, and the infrastructure needed to bring locally grown products to market at scale. Seal the Seasons partners with more than 120 family farms across thousands of acres of farmland, creating additional market opportunities for growers while helping consumers access locally sourced products through major grocery retailers. The investments reflect a long-term commitment by Abundance Angels to strengthening regional food systems and supporting the farmers who make them possible.

Impact Metrics

180 units

Affordable housing units created and preserved

620+ residents

Low-income residents housed with stable, affordable rent

$2.1M leveraged

Additional capital mobilized from public and philanthropic sources

SDG Alignment

1
SDG 1: No Poverty
2
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
3
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
4
SDG 4: Quality Education
5
SDG 5: Gender Equality
6
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
7
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
8
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
9
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
11
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
12
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
13
SDG 13: Climate Action
14
SDG 14: Life Below Water
15
SDG 15: Life on Land
16
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Investment Details

Type
Equity, Loan
Amount
$110,000
Impact Pillar
Food & Agriculture
Year
Status
Deployed
Location
Durham, North Carolina

About the Organization

Seal the Seasons is a Durham, NC food company building stronger regional food systems by sourcing produce directly from family farms and preserving it at peak ripeness close to the source. The company connects more than 120 family farms to grocery retail markets, creating reliable revenue for growers while giving consumers year-round access to locally sourced fruits and vegetables through major retailers.

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