| 10 Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget at the Farmers Market |
May is CalFresh Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about ways to make fresh, nutritious food affordable and accessible for all. CalFresh is California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a vital federal food security program that helps millions of Americans access nutritious food. Since the pandemic, CalFresh usage has nearly tripled at Foodwise farmers markets, as more families are looking for ways to stretch their food dollars while supporting local farms and caring for their families’ health and the planet.
Whether you’re on a tight food budget or just seeking ways to shop more efficiently, there are many ways to save money and make the most of your farmers market purchases. With a little preparation and strategy, the farmers market will reward you with the most flavorful and nutritious selection of local produce and pantry goods, grown locally and sustainably, at an accessible cost. |
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| | | Join Us on May 21 for Two Market to Table Demos |
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| | | Save the Date: Juneteenth on the Waterfront, June 11 |
| Celebrate local Black-owned businesses at the 2nd annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront on Saturday, June 11. Kick off a week of Juneteenth celebrations with a day of fun, community, and delicious, handcrafted food at the Embarcadero Ferry Terminal Plaza and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Lineup to come soon! |
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| | | Cheesy Sauce Over Cauliflower |
| From Leanne Brown's cookbook, Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day, this is a classic side dish in Great Britain: creamy, cheesy sauce over cauliflower, baked in the oven until the edges get crunchy and bubbly. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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La Cocina Pop-Up: The Baking Endeavor
Founded by Tina Nguyen, the Baking Endeavor is a new bakery that is evolving classic flavors and techniques by infusing traditional Asian ingredients, serving up sweet and savory bread buns and small bites. Visit Tina at the La Cocina booth this May. |
| Balakian Farms Returns with Summer Squash and More
Back at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays, Balakian Farms is currently offering organic summer squash and stone fruit. Fourth-generation farmer Amber manages the farm with her parents, Ginger and Clarence, grandmother Stella, and staff in Reedley. |
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| Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors |
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Spring Peaches at Winters Fruit Tree
Based in Yolo County, the Carter family grows walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and tree fruit, and makes a variety of nut butters and preserves. Find Winter Fruit Tree with the season's first peaches at the Mission market on Thursdays and Ferry Plaza on Saturdays. |
| Papa's Dumpling
Based in Livermore, Jojo Zhu prides herself in making authentic handmade dumplings, potstickers, and buns reflecting the seasons and Chinese traditions. Since everything is freshly made each week, Papa’s Dumpling are only available at farmers markets. Papa’s offers vegetarian and vegan options, too. |
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