WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Act

Fairstead, Down to Earth Farmers Markets, and Goddard Riverside Partner to Launch Savoy Park Farmers Market in Central Harlem

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

The Savoy Park Farmers Market will begin its first season as a farm stand market, featuring two small scale farms from the New York area.

Key Points: 
  • The Savoy Park Farmers Market will begin its first season as a farm stand market, featuring two small scale farms from the New York area.
  • The farms will provide a variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as eggs and raw honey.The Savoy Park Farmers Market will accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT and Farmers Market Nutrition Program WIC and Seniors checks.
  • "We are excited to partner with Down to Earth Farmers Markets and Goddard Riverside to bring high-quality food to the local Savoy Park residents as well as the entire Central Harlem community," added Franchel Mendoza, Social Services Coordinator at Fairstead.
  • The new Savoy Park Farmers Market offers the opportunity for residents to conveniently purchase healthy food for their families while supporting local vendors."