Black hands plant a seedling in soil

Support the Justice for Black Farmers Act and These Black-Led Farms

February 17, 2023

During Black History Month, and in anticipation of the 2023 Farm Bill, we are taking a look at a proposed policy and local Black farming efforts.

Perfect Pairings: A Farmers Market Guide to Cheeses

February 10, 2023

Meet a few local and award-winning cheese makers, and get inspired by cheese pairings with other farmers market goods.

Black Chefs Honor Family and Tradition at Their New San Francisco Storefronts

February 3, 2023

Two local Black chefs are building community and successful businesses around culturally rooted foods.

Mill Valley Pasta Co. stand at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market stand

After a Pandemic-Pivot, Chef Turns Farm-Fresh Ingredients into Artisan Pasta

January 27, 2023

Chef Tony Adams keeps the focus on what’s fresh and local, putting only the best into his bronze-cut, air-dried pastas. 

Beloved Cheesecake Maker Crumble & Whisk Opens a New Restaurant in the East Bay

January 13, 2023

Crumble & Whisk’s new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Oakland marks a milestone for baker Charles Farrier.

FWT interns in the farmers market, from left to right: Yungmin, Sofia, and maybe: Rayyane

Intern Spotlight: Rayyane Matonding, Sofia Sosa, and Yungmin Chee

January 13, 2023

We thank our fall 2022 Foodwise Teens interns for their support.

Picture of Jacob Bindman, SF New Deal. Photo by Michelle Min

Foodwise Volunteers and Interns Make an Impact Beyond the Farmers Market

January 6, 2023

We got in touch with a few past volunteers and interns who are continuing to make a positive impact in our food community today.

Group photo of the Foodwise staff at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Foodwise Wishes You a Nourishing New Year

December 30, 2022

As the year winds down, we are so grateful for you! Look back at what we accomplished together in 2022.

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Nourish Foodwise Kids & Families

December 23, 2022

Through Foodwise’s family cook nights, students are deepening their knowledge and building community through food with their peers, teachers, and families.

Colorful bunches of carrots at a Ferry Plaza Farmers Market stand with shoppers in the background

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Help Make Fresh Food Accessible to All

December 16, 2022

CalFresh usage at Foodwise farmers markets has tripled. Learn how you can support food access for families in your community.

Foodwise interns, Bonnie, Jeila, and Naomi

Intern Spotlight: Bonnie Scott, Jeila Palma, and Naomi Webb

December 9, 2022

As the fall semester wraps up, we thank events intern Bonnie Scott and Foodwise Kids interns Jeila Palma and Naomi Webb.

The Balakian family leading a cooking demo at the Foodwise Classroom

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Support the Next Generation of Farmers

December 8, 2022

Amber Balakian shared what your support means to her and her family, and why it is critical to invest in Foodwise education programs.