The Food Liability insurance Program (FLIP), a national insurance program designed for small to mid-sized operators in the food industry, has given a grant to the Lancaster Central Market, “America’s Oldest Farmers Market.” The $7,500 grant will go towards facilities including the market’s new doors. The grant aligns with the company’s mission of supporting local and small businesses in the food industry.
“We could not be more proud to support the market and the Lancaster community,” said Daryle Stafford, CEO of Veracity Insurance, the parent company to FLIP. “These are our people! At FLIP we work with farmers market vendors around the country, and they are some of the hardest working people around. We hope that this small contribution helps in the Markets mission of supporting these local vendors and truly thank them for allowing us to be a part of this cherished tradition.”
The Food Liability Insurance Program offers food and beverage entrepreneurs business insurance. Created to protect businesses from the costs of claims, FLIP covers 35 industries and 40,000+ businesses. For over 15 years, FLIP has guarded thousands of clients from financial repercussions of liability claims with affordable and customizable liability insurance.
For nearly 300 years, the Lancaster Central Market has been a destination where locals and visitors come together to enjoy the fresh farm-to-table produce, handcrafted dishes, and specialty foods unique to the market.
Managed by the Lancaster Central Market Trust, the market relies on community and corporate support to maintain its historic charm and to continue serving vendors and patrons alike. The market door replacement project is aimed at preserving the integrity of the space. FLIP is honored to support this effort and hopes its contribution inspires further philanthropic involvement in sustaining the market.
According to Jason Traverse, assistant director, at the Central Market, the FLIP Program is just one of several recent donors who have given to the door replacement project. “We have 13 sets of original doors at our 1889 Market House, and our now 136-year-old doors have been refurbished, re-painted, and fixed up one too many times. So far, five doors have been fully replaced and installed.” Vintage Millworks, worked on the doors and tried to replicate the look and feel of the original doors to respect the historic space and also make them ADA-friendly and secure. “We’ve been incredibly grateful to the Steinman Foundation, the High Foundation, the Ferree Foundation, the Louis J. Appell Jr. Preservation Fund, and now the FLIP Program for their indispensable support for our door replacement project.”
