National Farmers Market Week
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
This National Farmers Market Week (August 4-10, 2024), savor summer’s bounty, support local farmers and food makers, and join Foodwise in celebrating the many benefits that farmers markets bring to our communities!
Activities on Saturday, August 10
- Stop by the Foodwise Classroom at 11 am for a cooking demo with Chef Pujan Sarkar of TIYA, featuring the seasonal bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
- Celebrate Hodo’s 20th anniversary at their stand in the back plaza. They’ll be sharing some of their newest culinary creations, playing games, and giving out special prizes.
Support Foodwise Farmers Markets
Join your community in celebrating National Farmers Market Week at Foodwise farmers markets:
- Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday and Thursday (10 am to 2 pm) and Saturday (8 am to 2 pm) at Embarcadero and Market Street, San Francisco
- Mission Community Market: Thursday (3 to 7 pm) at 22nd and Bartlett Streets, San Francisco
Connect with with us at @foodwise and @missionmercado and share your market photos and why you support farmers markets at #FarmersMarketsAreEssential #FarmersMarketWeek #LoveMyMarket.
Support Foodwise and show your farmers market love by purchasing a limited-edition Foodwise farmers market tote bag, available at the Foodwise Info Booth!
Why Farmers Markets?
Farmers markets support local farms and provide vital access to fresh, healthy food for our communities. By shopping at your local farmers market, you help stimulate local economies, preserve farmland and rural livelihoods, increase access to fresh food, and support healthy communities. Here are our 10 Reasons to Support Farmers Markets. Declare your love and support of farmers markets by spreading the word!
Double Your SNAP Benefits at Foodwise Farmers Markets
Foodwise farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT (CalFresh/food stamps). Customers using EBT can double their dollars up to $15 per market day through the Market Match program, which offers free market coins redeemable only for fruits and vegetables. Visit the Foodwise Info Booth to learn more.