Westside Pocket Markets
With the love for food and community, SPEC and Kits Neighborhood House (KNH) are putting together ten Pocket Markets this summer to nurture the growing local food movement and boost the local economy.
Pocket Markets play an important role in supporting the production and distribution of local food. The markets help bridge the gap for local farmers, urban backyard growers and local food eaters by providing an alternative market format that adds to the current make-up of the farmer’s market world.
Join us in celebrating community and the love for local food, starting every Thursday July 7 until Sep 8, from 3 pm to 7 pm at Kits Neighbourhood House (2325 7 Ave West). In addition to tasty food, SPEC will offer workshops on Winter Gardening, Eating Local on a Budget and plenty of other workshops! (We encourage curious people to keep an eye on our website for updates).
Vendors at the market
- Backyard Bounty
- Giddy up and Grow
- The World in A Garden/Seeds of Plenty
- Levni Chocolates
- Roots
- Sev’s Bread
- Salt Spring Coffee
- Moji’s Bread
- San Juan Family Farm
- The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project
- Icy Fresh Pops (only if sunny)
The vendors will vary from market to market. If you want to become a market vendor to sell eggs, fresh produce or baked treats, please contact Sara Blenkhorn at sarablenkhorn@gmail.com.
Live Music
Live tunes by Donald Adams
Ask an Expert
We used to call these “workshops”, but it’s actually more like a chat with an expert in a particular food field.
Heads up: Aug 4 - advice on growing food by a Master Gardner Carole Christopher
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The Pocket Market Voucher Program
Eating local is unfortunately not always the most affordable option for your pocket. At the Westside Pocket Market we want ALL community members to be able to enjoy healthy food, this is why we are launching the Pocket Market Voucher Program. The vouchers program will help low income families and individuals to access nutritious food by taking the financial edge off eating local. For more information on how to access the Pocket Market Vouchers, please contact Nikki at Kits Neighborhood House on 604-736-3588.
Pocket Market Creators
A HUGE thanks to our volunteers;
Graphic Designer (posters & vouchers) -Mark Grimsrud
Poster Photographer -Thomas Campagne
Pocket Market Model -Syd Kjellander
Marketing Team – Steven Lim, Mohsen Molavi, Barry Warren, Mary-Ann Simpson, Tracy Scallion and Sally McBride
Market supporters -Heather Cowtan
With the love for food and community, SPEC and Kits Neighborhood House (KNH) are putting together ten Pocket Markets this summer to nurture the growing local food movement and boost the local economy.
Pocket Markets play an important role in supporting the production and distribution of local food. The markets help bridge the gap for local farmers, urban backyard growers and local food eaters by providing an alternative market format that adds to the current make-up of the farmer’s market world.
Join us in celebrating community and the love for local food, starting every Thursday July 7 until Sep 8, from 3 pm to 7 pm at Kits Neighbourhood House (2325 7 Ave West). In addition to tasty food, SPEC will offer workshops on Winter Gardening, Eating Local on a Budget and plenty of other workshops! (We encourage curious people to keep an eye on our website for updates).
Vendors at the market
- Backyard Bounty
- Giddy up and Grow
- The World in A Garden/Seeds of Plenty
- Levni Chocolates
- Roots
- Sev’s Bread
- Salt Spring Coffee
- Moji’s Bread
- San Juan Family Farm
- The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project
- Icy Fresh Pops (only if sunny)
The vendors will vary from market to market. If you want to become a market vendor to sell eggs, fresh produce or baked treats, please contact Sara Blenkhorn at sarablenkhorn@gmail.com.
Live Music
Live tunes by Donald Adams
Ask an Expert
We used to call these “workshops”, but it’s actually more like a chat with an expert in a particular food field.
Heads up: Aug 4 - advice on growing food by a Master Gardner Carole Christopher
Follow us
on Facebook (like and tag), Twitter and on pickNshowpictures!
The Pocket Market Voucher Program
Eating local is unfortunately not always the most affordable option for your pocket. At the Westside Pocket Market we want ALL community members to be able to enjoy healthy food, this is why we are launching the Pocket Market Voucher Program. The vouchers program will help low income families and individuals to access nutritious food by taking the financial edge off eating local. For more information on how to access the Pocket Market Vouchers, please contact Nikki at Kits Neighborhood House on 604-736-3588.
Pocket Market Creators
A HUGE thanks to our volunteers;
Graphic Designer (posters & vouchers) -Mark Grimsrud
Poster Photographer -Thomas Campagne
Pocket Market Model -Syd Kjellander
Marketing Team – Steven Lim, Mohsen Molavi, Barry Warren, Mary-Ann Simpson, Tracy Scallion and Sally McBride
Market supporters -Heather Cowtan
Market Sponsors
We would like to thank our generous market sponsors for making the Pocket Market possible! A big thank you to:
BIG Pocket Market Sponsors
Salt Spring Coffee is Western Canada’s most respected artisan roasters of 100% certified organic, direct fair trade, carbon neutral coffees. We believe that healthy soil and happy farmers make for a fantastic cup of coffee.
SMALL Pocket Market Sponsors
If you wish to become a Pocket Market Sponsor; email Ilse Sarady at admin@spec.bc.ca
If you wish to become a Pocket Market Sponsor; email Ilse Sarady at admin@spec.bc.ca
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