Impact
Foodwise Impact Report 2023-24: Nourishing Community & Building Equity Together
This report covers April 2023 through March 2024, a time of revitalization in the Bay Area and beyond. As downtown San Francisco rebounds from the ripple effects of the pandemic, Foodwise farmers markets have been a constant source of economic support for California’s small sustainable farmers and food entrepreneurs, healthy food access for thousands of Bay Area residents, and education and empowerment for eaters of all ages.
Over the last year, we expanded our Building Equity program and Pop-Ups on the Plaza events, providing market opportunities for dozens of BIPOC food entrepreneurs. As emergency food benefits ended last year, our farmers markets helped low-income families maximize their EBT dollars for fresh, healthy food. Celebrating 30 years in 2023, Foodwise farmers markets continue to be vibrant hubs of nourishment, learning, and connection as we engage kids and adults in our education programs, demos, and talks. We can’t do this important work without you! Let’s look back on what we accomplished together.
