Our Mission
FreshStops exists to make it easy for people to find and support local roadside vendors. Whether it's a jar of raw honey on a country road, a table of fresh-picked corn by a farm driveway, or a stack of seasoned firewood at the edge of a property — these small, independent sellers are a vital part of rural and suburban communities. We want to help them thrive.
What We Do
FreshStops is a free platform that connects customers with roadside vendors, farm stands, and other direct-to-consumer sellers. We give vendors a simple way to list their stand, showcase their products, and accept digital payments. We give customers a map-based search experience to discover stands near them, browse products and prices, leave reviews, and build personal collections of their favorite vendors.
We also list local events like farmers markets and seasonal festivals so both vendors and customers can find and plan around community gatherings.
Why We're Free
We believe local vendors shouldn't have to pay a platform fee just to be found. Roadside stands operate on tight margins, and every dollar matters. That's why FreshStops is completely free for vendors — no listing fees, no subscriptions, no transaction fees, no premium tiers, and no upsells. We keep it that way through community sponsorships from organizations that share our mission of supporting local agriculture and direct-to-consumer businesses.
Our Values
- Support local: Every purchase from a roadside vendor keeps money in the local community and supports families who work the land.
- Keep it simple: We build tools that are easy to use for vendors who may not be tech-savvy. If your grandma can't figure it out, we redesign it.
- Stay honest: We operate on trust, just like the honor-system stands we serve. No hidden fees, no misleading features, no data exploitation.
- Think seasonal: We understand that most roadside businesses are seasonal. Our platform is designed with that rhythm in mind.
Get Involved
Whether you're a vendor looking to list your stand, a customer who loves buying local, or an organization that wants to sponsor the platform, we'd love to hear from you.