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
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
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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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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Seasonal Spotlight
Foodwise’s Seasonal Spotlight program shines a light on the best produce that California farms have to offer through samples, cooking demos, and festivals.
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Talks
Foodwise hosts public talks to engage our community in important food issues of our day.
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Chef Programs
Building Equity Program
The Building Equity program supports early-stage BIPOC entrepreneurs through opportunities at Foodwise farmers markets.
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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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