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Fifth Crow Farm Steps Back from the Farmers Market

January 17, 2024

Fifth Crow Farm has made the tough decision to step back from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
Headshot of Deven Okry, Foodwise's Operations Coordinator, taken in the San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall

Meet Our Team: Deven Okry

January 12, 2024

Meet Assistant Market Manager Deven Okry, who supports our markets and Building Equity program.
SF Chickenbox at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in 2024. From left to right: Pedro, Jordan, Amanda, and Christian.

SF Chickenbox’s Fried Chicken Sandwiches Are a Love Letter to San Francisco

January 11, 2024

SF Chickenbox’s chef and owner love the “Sucka Free City” of San Francisco and the uncomplicated deliciousness of perfectly crisp fried chicken.

Volunteers Share “A Day in the Life” at Foodwise—and What Keeps Them Coming Back

January 5, 2024

Four volunteers describe “a day in the life” supporting Foodwise’s free education programs and farmers market services.

Meet Our Team: Cindy Mendoza

January 5, 2024

Meet Cindy Mendoza, our Volunteer and Special Projects Coordinator.

Foodwise Wishes You a Happy, Healthy, and Nourishing New Year

December 29, 2023

Your support is critical as we work together to build a sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future. Look back at what we accomplished together in 2023.
A collage of two images. On the left: Two people, including an intern, Claire, pose with a table and computer in the foreground. On the right: two interns, Piper and Christine, pose in front of an arrangement of fall produce and flowers at Foodwise Sundy Supper.

Intern Spotlight: Claire Zavetoski & Piper Rea

December 22, 2023

This fall, Claire Zavetoski & Piper Rea supported Foodwise’s Sunday Supper.

Foodwise Teens pose for a photo at Frog Hollow Farm's stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Peaches and stone fruit are in the foreground.

Foodwise Teens: How You Can Engage Youth in Our Local Food System

December 21, 2023

Meet Henry Cruz, an outgoing Foodwise Teens participant who worked at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market this summer.

Eatwell Farm: How Your Support Is Essential to Small Family Farms

December 14, 2023

One farmer shared the importance of community members showing up at the farmers market and supporting education that engages young people in our food system.
A kid holds up a bunch of carrots at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Growing Foodwise Kids and Families: How You Can Nurture the Next Generation of Healthy Eaters

December 8, 2023

In this new video, kids, parents, educators, and farmers share why it’s important to nurture children’s love for fruits and vegetables.

Building Equity for BIPOC Entrepreneurs: How You Can Help Small Food Businesses Thrive

December 1, 2023

Early-stage entrepreneurs find economic opportunities at Foodwise farmers markets through the Building Equity program.

Intern Spotlight: Claire Beckstoffer

November 18, 2023

Thank you to Claire Beckstoffer, a UC Berkeley grad who interned with Foodwise Teens this fall.