Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When local food truck owner David Corboy put together a garden vegetable and seed swap, he expected a handful of people to show up.
About 75,000 Instagram likes later (as well as a share from actress Sarah Jessica Parker), the inaugural event was an overwhelming success. More than 120 people showed up to Lady Justice Brewing (tag them here) April 21 to trade supplies and gardening tips.
Attendees were asked to bring an offering and take something home, making sure to only take what they needed so there would be enough for everyone (there was). The brewery’s patio buzzed with flowers, herbs, seeds, potted plants and even some early-season vegetables.
“Four weeks ago I had about a thousand followers on Instagram,” Corboy said, laughing. “Now I have 17,000.”
Corboy promoted the event via Alpine Eatery, his plant-based food truck. He uses social media regularly to talk about social justice issues, taking aim at the current presidential administration while also speaking to food inequity and access issues. The inspiration to start the swap was rooted in his goal to make food accessible, but he never guessed this particular endeavor would reach as far as it did.
“We just need to get back to caring for each other,” Corboy said.
The next swap will take place on May 5 at Lady Justice from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Produced by Sarah Shoen
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When local food truck owner David Corboy put together a garden vegetable and seed swap, he expected a handful of people to show up.
About 75,000 Instagram likes later (as well as a share from actress Sarah Jessica Parker), the inaugural event was an overwhelming success. More than 120 people showed up to Lady Justice Brewing (tag them here) April 21 to trade supplies and gardening tips.
Attendees were asked to bring an offering and take something home, making sure to only take what they needed so there would be enough for everyone (there was). The brewery’s patio buzzed with flowers, herbs, seeds, potted plants and even some early-season vegetables.
“Four weeks ago I had about a thousand followers on Instagram,” Corboy said, laughing. “Now I have 17,000.”
Corboy promoted the event via Alpine Eatery, his plant-based food truck. He uses social media regularly to talk about social justice issues, taking aim at the current presidential administration while also speaking to food inequity and access issues. The inspiration to start the swap was rooted in his goal to make food accessible, but he never guessed this particular endeavor would reach as far as it did.
“We just need to get back to caring for each other,” Corboy said.
The next swap will take place on May 5 at Lady Justice from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Produced by Sarah Shoen
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3zeF6Ch
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