Market News – June 27th
WFM Market News - June 27th
Hi Market Friends,
Summer has officially arrived and it looks like we’re expecting near perfect weather this Thursday. What better way to celebrate than an afternoon at the market mingling with fellow community members, listening to great local musicians, and discovering what’s fresh and in season?
Ray’s Family Farm returns to the market this week and we’re excited to welcome Quabbin Hill Farms to the Thursday vendor lineup.
SNAP and HIP customers, it’s almost the end of the month and the last market to use any remaining HIP benefit for June. Stop by the SNAP Tent for your $10 Market Match and to learn more.
As a reminder, the market will be open next Thursday on July 4th.
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
Doce Mercer – Cookies & Cookie Bars, Muffins, Flavored Ice Tea
En3rgyUp Organic Juices – Organic Juices and Ginger Shots
Growing with Minerals – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Mimi’s Hilltop Apiary – Raw Honey, Beeswax Skin Care
Livingstone Mycology – Gourmet Mushrooms
Pignatare’s Farm – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Plum Island Jams – All Natural Specialty Jams
Quabbin Hill Farms – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Rail’s End Crafts – Home Decor and Fun Fabric Items
Ray’s Family Farm – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Redefined Delights – Gluten Free Sweets
Sweet JJ’s – Cookies, Tarts, and Pastries
Vlad’s Fired Pizza – Oven Fired Pizza
Tots-A-Lot – Fresh, Cold Lemonade and Pretzels
POP Club This Week
Hey Pop Club kids, stop by the POP Tent for your POP Bucks and then try out our obstacle course with Dr Rachel Burke of Pioneer Valley on the Move! Stop by the POP Tent between 1PM - 3PM, we'll be running the obstacle course every 15 minutes.
Free Lunch for Kids & Teens Ages 2 -18
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield serves free lunch at WFM from 1PM – 1:30PM on every Thursday from June 27 thru August 22, except for July 4th. There is no lunch service on July 4th. For menus, and a complete list of free lunch locations and times, click the Boys & Girls Club logo.
Music at the Market
The Russellers
Noon - 2:30PM
Bio Comming Soon!
Gary Kotros
2:30PM - 5:00PM
Bio Coming Soon!
Soil pH Testing with WMMGA
Have your soil samples pH tested by a certified soil tester at the Western MA Master Gardener Association (WMMGA) tent this Thursday between 1PM-4PM for a $2 donation. Master Gardeners will answer your questions about soil as well as any other gardening questions you might have. What do you need to collect a soil sample?
- Trowel, shovel or sampling tube
- Bucket
- Drying tray or plate
- Zip-lock bag
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.
Downtown Westfield residents, stop by WEPRA's tent this Thursday to sign up for a free tree that will be planted for you by MA DCR, thanks to a Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) partnership grant. The goal of planting trees in Downtown Westfield is to increase and reestablish tree canopy cover for environmental and energy efficiency benefits. Stop by WEPRA's tent for more information and to sign up for a free tree. Can't make it to the market? Visit WEPRA's website for more information.
SNAP customers, stop by the SNAP Tent and we’ll explain how to turn $10 on your SNAP card into $20 to spend on eligible items with WFM’s weekly SNAP match!
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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