Market News – July 4th
WFM Market News - July 4, 2024
It’s already the week of the Fourth of July and whether you’re planning a cookout or are just craving something fresh and local, the Market’s got you covered. Stop by Thursday and you’ll find the first corn of the season, mountains of tomatoes and summer squash, refreshing greens and cucumbers, and let’s not forget delicious, locally baked pies and treats for dessert.
SNAP customers, HIP benefits have been refreshed for July, so take advantage of WFM’s $10 SNAP match, and load up on local fruits and vegetables! Stop by the SNAP tent for more information.
A reminder: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is not serving free lunch at the Market this week. They will return to the Market on July 11th.
Have a happy and safe Fourth, everyone!
See you Thursday!
The WFM Management Team
Vendors & Community Partners at the Market This Week
B’s Breads – Sourdough Breads
The Bread Basket – Breads and Pies
Classic Grille – Hamburgers made with locally sourced beef.
Crystal Clear Emotions – Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry
Daggers Meadery – Local Honey Mead
En3rgyUp Organic Juices – Organic Juices and Ginger Shots
Livingstone Mycology – Gourmet Mushrooms
Mimi’s Hilltop Apiary – Raw Honey, Beeswax Skincare
Quabbin Hill Farms – Eggs, Vegetables, CBD Products
Rail’s End Crafts – Home Decor and Fun Fabric Items
Ray’s Family Farm – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Sleepy Owl Herbs – Herbal Remedies and Handmade Gifts
Sweet JJ’s – Cookies, Tarts, and Pastries
Vlad’s Fired Pizza – Oven Fired Pizza
Rachel’s Table is the premier food rescue and distribution program in Western Massachusetts, created by members of the Women’s Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts to address food insecurity in the region. Bring your donations of unexpired non-perishable goods and/or fresh produce to the WFM Market Tent where it will be collected by Rachel’s Table volunteers after each market.
POP Club This Week
Hey Pop Club kids, stop by the POP Tent for your POP Bucks and then plant a sunflower seed to take home where you can watch it grow!
Music at the Market
The Russellers
Noon - 2:30PM
Ed Bentley
2:30PM - 5:00PM
Guess the Copper Beech Tree's Age 50/50 Contest
Tickets are available at the ECOTA tent at WFM every Thursday until August 29th.
Rules
- Write your name, contact info, and guess on the ticket and place it in the contest jar.
- One guess per ticket.
- No limit on tickets.
- The winning ticket will be the guess closest to the actual age of the tree.
- The winner receives 50% of the pot. Multiple winners will split the winnings evenly.
- Contest runs until August 29, 2024.
- The winner(s) will be contacted on Labor Day weekend.
- The actual age of the Copper Beech Tree will be announced on Labor Day Sunday (September 1, 2024) and will be posted on ECOTA’s website and WFM’s website.
If you live in MA and have SNAP, then you have HIP, which gives you $40, $60 or $80 a month put back instantly on your SNAP card when you use SNAP to buy local produce. Ask us about HIP at the SNAP Tent.
We thank the generous sponsors and funders of our 2024 season
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