Programs

Our programs inspire eaters of all ages to take part in creating a fair, regenerative, and delicious food future for all. Foodwise relies on volunteer and donor support to make our free education programs possible. Learn how you can get involved and support.

School Programs

Foodwise Kids

Foodwise Kids is a free program for elementary school classes that uses the farmers market as a classroom for empowering the next generation of healthy eaters.

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Foodwise Teens interacting with a farmers market seller

Foodwise Teens

Foodwise Teens is a paid youth development program where teens become change agents for a sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future.

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Community Programs

Hands exchanging a CalFresh farmers market token with berries in the background

Market Match

Market Match makes fresh, local food more affordable by matching CalFresh (SNAP or EBT) benefits dollar-for-dollar at the farmers market.

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Chef Rick Martinez teaching a cooking demo at the Foodwise Classroom

Public Education

Foodwise offers free public education programs designed to deepen your kitchen confidence and know-how, and build community around fresh, local food.

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Foodwise Talks

Foodwise hosts public talks to engage our community in important food issues of our day.

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Pop-Ups on the Plaza

Pop-Ups on the Plaza is a series of community events celebrating Bay Area Black-owned businesses.

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Chef Programs

LoJo's Tacos booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Building Equity Program

The Building Equity program supports the business growth, economic viability, and asset-building of BIPOC entrepreneurs through opportunities at Foodwise farmers markets.

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Group photo of three chefs with carts filled with produce at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Market to Chef Program

Foodwise facilitates farmer-chef connections by offering benefits for restaurants and food makers who shop the farmers market regularly.

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