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"A Day in the Life" at Foodwise

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Volunteers Share “A Day in the Life” at Foodwise—and What Keeps Them Coming Back

As you take stock of your New Year’s resolutions, you may be wondering where to start. If you’re resolving to get involved in your local community, consider volunteering with Foodwise. Foodwise relies on volunteers and interns to support our range of free education programs and farmers market services. But what exactly does that look like?

For a first-person glimpse, we asked four of our dedicated volunteers to describe “a day in the life” supporting different programs. They also share how volunteering with Foodwise feeds their curiosity, nourishes new connections, and grows diverse skill sets—plus surrounds them with delicious food.

Read about their experiences, and learn more at our online volunteer orientation on January 10.

This Week's Picks

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Thank You for a Bountiful Start to 2024!

Thank you to everyone who donated to Foodwise in support of local farmers, food access, and education! With your generous contributions, we raised $73,745 to keep our farmers market community thriving. If you did not have a chance to give, we still need your support to head into the New Year strong.

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Tomorrow! Foodwise Demos: Rahanna Bisseret & Mo'Raysha Pouoa

At 11am, Rahanna Bisseret will share a recipe from her cookbook, Flavor+Us, and her demo will be followed by a book signing. At 12pm, enjoy a demo by Mo'Raysha Pouoaof Mo'Raysha's. Demos are free, with recipes and samples for all.

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Volunteer in the New Year: RSVP for Our Online Orientation

Resolve to support your local food community in 2024! Make friends, gain skills, and give back volunteering at Foodwise farmers markets and education programs. Join us for an online orientation on Wednesday, January 10, 5 pm, to learn about ways to get involved.

Bruschetta with Ricotta and Braised Chicories

At the Foodwise Classroom, Shelley Lindgren and Kate Leahy shared this recipe for an appetizer to pair with selections from their book, Italian Wine.

Try the recipe

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Prepare for the Lunar New Year with Annie's T Cakes

Annie Wang creates vegan versions of classic Asian delicacies. Pick up mooncakes and more on Saturdays, plus preorder a tangyuan soup kit to pickup in February for Lunar New Year.

Meet Annie's T Cakes

Brokaw Ranch Returns with Bright Citrus and Kiwi

Brokaw Ranch Company is a family operation, based in Santa Paula and Soledad. Visit their stand on Saturdays for their specialty citrus and subtropical tree fruit.

Meet Brokaw Ranch Company

Community Happenings

Urban Composting Workshop | January 6 | SF

Proyecto Diaz Cafe Grand Opening Celebration | January 13 | Oakland

44th Annual EcoFarm Conference | January 17-20 | Monterey

Foodwise Demo: Audrey Hitchcock, Ramini Mozzarella | January 20 | SF

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ferry Building | January 28 | SF

MoAD Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson presents Yewande Komolafe | February 3 | SF

Love Bites! Food and Wine Tasting at the Ferry Building (Early bird sale ends January 7; proceeds benefit Foodwise) | February 8 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Pablo Estrada, Fattoria e Mare | February 10 | SF

Market Updates

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 6

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Chef Sarah Germany

Returning: Annie's T Cakes, Batter Bakery, Beber Almondmilk, Brokaw Ranch Company, Crumble & Whisk, Delightful Foods, Fifth Crow Farm, Flying Disc Ranch, Four Sisters Farm, G.L. Alfieri, GG Farms, Green Thumb Farms, Hodo, K&J Orchards, Old Dog Ranch, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, Saltwater Bakeshop, Volcano Kimchi

Out: Bariani Olive Oil, Capay Mills, Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Gavel's Farm, Kuali, Mangosay, Mark n' Mike's, Nusa

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | January 9

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

Returning: Everything Under the Sun, Green Thumb Farms, Twin Girls Farm, Trees of Life

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | January 11

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Sukulenta SF

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm

Closed for the season. Returns March 14, 2024!

Visit foodwise.org for seasonality charts, recipes, and more!

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