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
South Granville Seniors’ Centre
Westside Food Security Collaborative
