POP (Power of Produce) Club
Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to participate in POP Club, a fun, free program that encourages kids to discover the abundance of fresh local produce at the market. Kids exercise their own buying power while exploring the market, trying new fruits and vegetables, learning about where their food comes from, and participating in activities .
How POP Club works:
- Sign up at the POP Tent on any Thursday between June 6th - August 22nd.
- Each time kids attend the market, they receive $2 in POP Bucks to spend on fruits, vegetables, or seedlings at the market.
- Kids can choose between spending their POP bucks or saving them for a larger produce item.
- Kids can participate in activities like planting seeds, learning about pollinators, movement activities, and more.
Support Pop Club
Interested in investing in the next generation of healthy eaters? POP Club is a free program staffed by volunteers and completely funded by donors and sponsors. For information about becoming a POP Club sponsor, email the Market Manager at farmersmarketwestfield@gmail.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is POP Club?
The Power Of Produce (POP) Club is a nationally recognized kids program started at the Oregon City Farmers Market in May 2011. POP Club empowers kids to make healthy food choices while introducing them to where their food comes from.
Do we have to participate in the activities?
We understand that not all activities will appeal to everyone and there is no requirement to participate in order to receive POP Bucks.
What are the benefits of POP Club?
POP Club is a great opportunity for kids to try new foods and become engaged in making healthier food choices. POP Club also empowers kids to make financial decisions on their own. Each week that kids come to the market, they can choose between spending their POP Bucks that day or saving them to use another week on a bigger item.
Do POP Bucks expire?
POP Bucks expire at the end of the market season and must be used by October 17th.