Saturday, September 4, 2010

Westside Pocket Markets


Fresh, Affordable, Local Produce

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (KNH) and the South Granville Seniors’ Centre (SGSC) will host “pocket markets” from the end of June through mid-September this year. These small, temporary markets will help to bring fresh produce closer to where people live, and in particular seniors who may have trouble accessing nutritious food. The fruits and vegetables will be purchased from west side farmers including Kitsilano Farms, but the markets themselves will be run by Kits House staff and volunteer members of the Westside Food Security Collaborative. Pocket markets support local farmers, increase access to healthy food and strengthen the community food system. Vouchers will be available to low income seniors through west side social service agencies. The pocket markets are being offered with the support of the Westside Food Security Collaborative; funding is provided by United Way.

Schedule

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

July 6, 13, and 27

August 10 and 24

September 14

All KNH pocket markets are on Tuesdays from 1 – 3 pm in front of the hall- 2305 W. 7th Ave.

South Granville Seniors’ Centre

June 25

July 9 and 23

August 20

September 10 and 17

All SGSC pocket markets are on Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm.

Links

Food Roots

Kitsilano Farms

South Granville Seniors’ Centre

Westside Food Security Collaborative

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