Meet the East Bay Coffee Roasters Making Waves in San Francisco

April 11, 2025

For Brendan Doherty and Rebecca Brown, what started as a way to share great coffee with friends and neighbors grew into a staple of their local community in Alameda. 

14 Bay Area BIPOC Women Food and Craft Entrepreneurs to Celebrate and Support

March 28, 2025

Meet 14 local BIPOC women food and craft makers who are bringing innovative and unique offerings to our Bay Area community.

SF Chickenbox Says Goodbye

March 25, 2025

As of March 14, SF Chickenbox has made the difficult decision to close.

Volunteer of the Month: Angie Lipschuetz

March 22, 2025

Food lover Angie Lipschuetz supports our fundraising events and education activities at Mission Community Market.

Six Programs That Protect and Empower Farmworkers

March 20, 2025

In honor of National Farmworker Awareness Week (March 25-31) and Cesar Chavez’s birthday on March 31, we wanted to bring attention to the vital community of farmworkers we all depend on to bring food to our tables.

17 Inspiring Women Farmers You Should Know

March 13, 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day, meet just a few of the hardworking women farmers in our farmers markets.

Women Food Entrepreneurs Share Advice and Inspiration for Women’s History Month

March 7, 2025

Ferry Plaza food business owners shared stories about the women who have inspired them and offered words of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Volunteer of the Month: Crystal Cao

February 25, 2025

Volunteer Crystal Cao can be found assisting shoppers at the Foodwise Info Booth and Veggie Valet.

Keep It Simple: This Oakland Entrepreneur Only Uses Fruits and Vegetables in Her Juices

February 21, 2025

Danielle Clark founded her business with the intention of giving her immediate family and friends access to essential nutrients.

How to Put Together the Perfect Date at the Farmers Market

February 14, 2025

If you’re looking for a low-cost and relaxed date over the weekend, look no further than the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

G.L. Alfieri Retires from Farmers Markets

January 30, 2025

We say goodbye to G.L. Alfieri Farms, a legacy farm that has sold at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Markets since the beginning.

Volunteer of the Month: Erin Davis

January 27, 2025

Erin Davis gives back by sharing her passion for plants with students in our Foodwise Teens program at their school gardens.