PFC FARMERS’ MARKET LAUNCH
When and What:
PFC will launch its first farmers’ market on July 2nd, 2022, at 130 Grant Street in Buffalo in the M&T Bank parking lot. The market will run every Saturday from JUNE 24 – OCTOBER 28 10AM – 2PM—rain or shine!
There is something for everyone at our market, with farmers offering a wide range of locally grown organic produce, culturally appropriate varieties, and standard American staples. Available produce will include bitterballs/African eggplants, roselle, African maize, Asian eggplants, sweet potato leaves, specialty hot peppers, specialty squash, tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, flowers, sweet potatoes, salad mix, beets, summer squash, beans, okra, swiss chard, kale, eggplants, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, radish, and more!
Preview:
The market will feature 16 vendors:
- Boolo Barwago Farm
- Kwachinyika Farm
- Mgambo Farm
- Congolese Farming Project
- Buliyaga Farm
- Mitemo Farm
- Uamani Farm
- Niagara Harvest
- Bwedo Farm
- Mwigwa Farm
- Somali Bantu Community Farm
- Grow Your Own
- Liberian Community Farm
- Mkomeni Farm
- Ak’iwacu Farm
- Jamame Farm
Payment:
All PFC farmer’s market vendors will accept cash and SNAP/Food Stamps benefits. Our vendors also participate in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNNP), which provides eligible low-income seniors and families receiving WIC benefits with $4 checks to purchase fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and cut herbs. Ask us about our Double Up Food Bucks Program for SNAP shoppers.
Details:
Where: 130 Grant Street Buffalo, NY 14213 in The M&T Bank parking lot
When: Every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. from July 2nd through October 15th, rain or shine
Payments Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Food Stamps, Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
