People’s Produce Certified Farmers Market Grant Re-Opening

 

Buy Local San Diego Produce at the grand re-opening of the People’s Produce Certified farmers Market on Saturday, Oct 25th. The People’s Produce Certified farmers Market will take place every Saturday from 3pm to 6pm. At this market, you can purchase fresh produce or seedlings from local farmers or prepared foods from local vendors with cash, EBT, and WIC vouchers. Often the market will have activities for children and wellness activities for families such as health screenings, cooking demonstrations.

A disproportionate percentage of residents in Southeastern San Diego suffer from chronic, life-threatening diseases that can be traced to diet and nutrition, exacerbated by a severe shortage of places offering fresh, affordable produce. The Project New Village People’s Produce Urban Agriculture Initiative is a grassroots, neighborhood-based initiative which utilizes a social determinant of health model to address inequities and to promote universal access to good food as a viable avenue to better health

The October 25^th Grand Re-opening of the People’s Produce Certified farmers Market will feature a special wellness hour, 2:00pm – 3:00pm featuring healthy food sampling, a fitness class, and free give-away of healthy cook books, pedometers and more At 2:30pm Supervisor Greg Cox, City Council member Myrtle Cole and other health and community leaders will address the community.

The October 25^th Grand Re-opening of the People’s Produce Certified farmers Market takes place at a new location, Chollas Creek Crossing, at 47^th and Castana Street. In partnership with Groundworks San Diego, Project New Village is engaging neighborhood residents to embrace healthy lifestyles, healthy food options and environmental wellness.

The market officially closed the Market Street site on October 4^th. The market’s new home – Chollas Creek Crossing –is a three-acre gathering place, adjacent to Chollas Creek with student artwork, a native plant garden, and native trees and shrubs that support creek wildlife. Chollas Creek Crossing will be managed by Groundwork San Diego

Come to the grand re-opening of the People’s Produce Certified farmers Market to support local farmers and small businesses, while having a good time in a new neighborhood gathering space. This market will be a great place to spend some time on a Saturday afternoon

For more information contact Diane Moss 619 262-2022 / info@projectnewvillage.org

Celebrate spring with the People Produce Certified Farmers Market

Celebrate spring by visiting the People Produce Certified Farmers Market on Friday, March 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 4981 Market Street.

Special features will include:

• Children’s Gardening with Jeanne;
• vocalist and pianist Deejah Maria;
• Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage information and enrollment booth;
• table games such as Dominoes and cards;
• and a free “Everrry BODi Line Dances” class by Pat Murray at 6 p.m.

Local farmers and community vendors will offer a bounty of fresh produce and artisan goods. EBT and WIC accepted at the market. For more information, please call:(619) 262-2022.

People’s Produce Farmers Market

‘Tis the season to eat healthy food so check out the People’s Produce Farmers Market every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at 4981 Market Street. For more information about special programs and local farmers and vendors opportunities at the local market, please call: (619) 262-2022 or online: projectnewvillage.org.

National Food Day Celebration in District 4

Diane Coombs of Project New Village hosted a National Food Day Celebration on Oct. 24 at the Mt. Hope Community Garden that was attended by Mayor Sanders, Council President Young and County Supervisor Ron Roberts. The event, co-hosted by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, included educational displays, farm animals, storytelling and recipe sharing as well as a Community Potluck featuring homemade foods.

Project New Village also coordinates the People’s Produce Farmers Market held on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. at 4981 Market Street.

Southeastern San Diego Outdoor Marketplace

Holiday Bazaar Friday at the Farmers Market

Farmers Market

During this holiday season, we hope you enjoy some time with family and friends. And if you shop remember to support local vendors at the People’s Produce Farmers Market located at 4981 Market Street on Fridays from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. We feature fresh produce and flowers, holiday cards, gift items, gift wrapping and prepared foods; additionally  we are selling gift certificates for the market to be used as cash in the amounts of $5.00 and $10.00.

Outdoor Marketplace Fall Festival

Certified Farmers’ Market Every Friday

Last week we dancing at the market! This Friday at the People’s Produce Certified Farmer’s Market, in addition to locally-grown fresh produce, tasty prepared foods and fashion wear, we will feature a hands-on workshop- “Using COB: Building With Mud”, led by Chad Bliss, Second Chance Community Garden @ 5:00pm.

Baba’s Food has returned to the market with various kinds of Hummus, Salads and Pita chips; Three new vendors are coming to the market selling Skinfold products, jewelry and more jewelry; every fourth Friday,The Black Nurses Association provide a health promotion booth with blood pressure screening. We hope you decide to join us at our neighborhood farmers’ market.

Every Friday from 2pm to 7pm