| Foodwise Volunteers and Interns Make an Impact Beyond the Farmers Market |
At Foodwise, 2023 marks the 30th year of bringing the Bay Area community together through farmers markets and food education programs. This continued work is made possible through the generous support of hundreds of volunteers and interns, many of whom go on to pursue careers in food access and education. We got in touch with a few past volunteers and interns and asked them to share their stories of seeds planted during their experiences with Foodwise and how they are continuing to make a positive impact in our food community today.
"I think a lot of my interest in food comes through Foodwise. I started volunteering with CUESA, now Foodwise, when I was 9." says Jacob Bindman, founder of SF New Deal. "I grew up spending a lot of time at the farmers market, meeting chefs, meeting farmers, having an opportunity to be really immersed in that landscape. Through relationships I made, I worked at a bunch of restaurants in the city and became really excited about the sense of community that was built around people working on our food system." |
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| | | Thank You for a Bountiful Start to 2023! We're Just $2K Away from Our Goal |
| Thank you to everyone who donated to Foodwise in support of healthy farms, families, and communities! With your generous contributions, we raised $57,985 for Foodwise farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs. If you did not have a chance to donate, you still can help get us to our $60,000 goal. |
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| | | Meet Our Team: Jasmine Chastine |
| Meet one of the newest members of our team, Jasmine Chastine, our Foodwise Teens Education Manager. "Teens are just as passionate about and interested in learning about food as adults are," says Jasmine. The program is "a perfect blend for me to work with youth, learn about the local food community, and utilize my gardening skills." |
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| | | Volunteer in the New Year |
| Resolved to support your local food community in 2023? Make new friends, gain skills, and get hands-on experience volunteering with Foodwise at our farmers markets and with our education programs. Learn more at our online volunteer orientation on Wednesday, January 18. |
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| | | Garlicky Great Northern Beans and Broccoli Rabe over Toast |
| From Joe Yonan's Cool Beans, these wonderfully satisfying beans and bitter greens amp up the garlic and use the rich bean cooking liquid instead of stock. Serve them over toast to complete the meal. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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Bernard Ranches Brings Sunshine in Citrus Form
Bernard Ranches is operated by Vince and Vicki Bernard, who pride themselves on the flavor and sweetness of their fruit. Visit Cesar at their stand on Saturdays for a bright burst of fresh citrus fruits and juices. |
| Snack on Hummus Heaven's Local Chips and Dips
Brothers Mourad and Tarek work with local farms to create unique flavors of hummus, along with pita bread and chips. A regular at Tuesday and Thursday markets, Hummus Heaven will also be popping up tomorrow. |
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This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | January 7 Pop-Up: Hummus Heaven Returning: Aedan Fermented Foods, Allstar Organics, Batter Bakery, Beber Almondmilk, Bernard Ranches, Bini's Kitchen, Bisou Chocolate, Brokaw Ranch, Devil's Gulch Ranch, Encina Farms, Everything Under the Sun, Far West Fungi, Four Sisters Farm, Gavel's Farm, G.L. Alfieri Farms, Glashoff Farms, Green Thumb Farms, Hodo, K&J Orchards, Lagier Ranches, Little Organic Farm, Lonely Mountain Farm, Marin Roots, Marshall's Farm Honey, Midnite Bagel, Mill Valley Pasta Co., Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Primavera, RoliRoti, Roti, Sciabica Olive Oil, The Peach Farm, Tierra Vegetables, Tomales Farmstead Creamery, Zuckerman's Farm Out: Acme Bread Co., Bariani Olive Oil, Chinchiolo Family Farms and Far West Cider, Downtown Bakery, D.R.E.A.M. Doughnuts (out until February), Fifth Crow Farm, Frog Hollow Farm, GG Farm, Iacopi Farms, Mark n' Mike's, Mangosay, Namu Stonepot, Nusa, Old Dog Ranch, Oya Organics, Saltwater Bakeshop, The Farmer's Wife, Three Babes Bakeshop, Tory Farms, Volcano Kimchi, Winters Fruit Tree, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | January 10 Out: Cap'n Mike's Holy Smoke (out until March), Iacopi Farms Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | January 12 En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Wingpro Returning: Hummus Heaven,Mi Comedor, Proyecto Diaz, Rainbow Orchards, RoliRoti Out: Rojas Family Farms
Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | Closed for the season. Returns March 16, 2023! |
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