As fires continue to devastate the North Bay, our hearts are heavy for our community members who have lost their homes, farms, and vineyards. Thank you to the farmers, chefs, organizations, and individuals who have rallied to provide relief for those in need. We're eternally grateful to our generous community for the many ways we support each other in times of need.

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Jack London Square Farmers Market will be open this weekend. Most of our market community will be here, and they rely on the farmers market as a vital part of their livelihoods. That said, we want all of our visitors, sellers, farmers, volunteers, and staff to be safe. Please exercise caution venturing outside, and take precautions such as limiting your exertion and wearing a protective (N95) mask. Those with sensitive respiratory systems should stay indoors. You can check for updates on air quality here.

We believe that coming together as a community to feed and care for each other is more important than ever. At the farmers market, we've been working this week to enable farmers' donations of fruits and vegetables for relief efforts. CUESA will also be donating a portion of the proceeds from our Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast this Sunday to Redwood Empire Food Bank. We are committed to ongoing support for our farmers and community members who have been impacted.

As we pray for everyone's safety and an end to the fires, we've gathered some updates from our community, along with you can give support and get involved.