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How Foodwise Teens Made a Lasting Impact for These Young People

Like you, Foodwise believes that young people need opportunities to learn, grow, and be agents of change in their community. When you donate to Foodwise, you are investing in Bay Area youth, so they can become empowered food and environmental leaders. For more than a decade, Foodwise has offered free education programs to engage San Francisco high school students in food and sustainability. Through Foodwise Teens, students get hands-on experience in the garden, in the kitchen, and at the farmers market, all while getting paid for their work.

This year, Foodwise launched our first longitudinal study to ask Foodwise Teens participants how their experience has influenced their job prospects and interests, engagement in the food system, and outlook as change agents in their community. More than 77 respondents reflected on how the experience continues to show up in their lives today.

This Week's Picks

Brussels sprouts | Tamales | White guava | Kabocha squash | Celeriac| Rose petal sugar | Cauliflower | Dried cherries | Asian pears | Point Reyes Bay Blue cheese

We're Two-Thirds to Our Goal! Support Healthy Farms and Youth with Foodwise

Thank you for your support! So far, we've raised $51,890 in support of family farms, food access, and education. Help us reach our $75,000 goal by December 31 to support our local farm and food community in 2025 and beyond.

Get Last-Minute Treats at Our Christmas Eve Farmers Market

Take care of all of your last-minute holiday needs next Tuesday, December 24! We'll have a special lineup with guest vendors, including Bolita (masa and tamales), Canteen Meats (charcuterie), and more. We will be closed next Thursday.

Holiday Market Schedule & Gift Guide

This holiday season, give the gift of good food while supporting local farmers and food makers. Check out our holiday guide for dozens of delicious and distinctive gift ideas. Please note that we will be CLOSED on Thursday, December 26, and Thursday January 2. Happy holidays!

Meet Our Team: Jess Frye

Meet Jess Frye, who joined us in April as our Director of Development, bringing her passion for working toward a sustainable future for the planet and equitable access to quality food. "When we say we want to hear from you, our supporters, we really mean it," says Jess.

Micah Silva's Simple Applesauce and Challah

Micah Silva, co-author of 1,2,3 Nosh With Me demonstrated this sweet and straightforward recipe with Granny Smith apples, star anise, and a hint of vanilla. Enjoy it as is, or try it topped with honey.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

After 23 years, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. will have its last day at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market this Saturday, December 21. Please join us in saying thanks and picking up some Bay Blue, Toma, and other favorites!

Farmers Rudy Jimenez and Maria Gonzalez are offering soothing, plant-based soaps using herbs from their farm. Pick up this handmade gift from Green Thumb Farms on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Community Happenings

In The Black Holiday Sip & Shop | December 21 | SF 

Gumbo Social Pickup Menu | Order ahead for pickup December 23-24 | SF

New Year's Eve Farmers Market | December 31 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Chef Thassanee Ruthaiwat | January 11 | SF

Foodwise Volunteer Orientation | January 22 | SF

45th Annual EcoFarm Conference | January 22-25 | Pacific Grove

Foodwise Demo: Vina Thakkar Patel, The Spice Collector’s Cookbook | January 25 | 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 | December 21

La Cocina Pop-Up: Sabores del Sur, Flor de Chile, and Sal De Vida

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) Juice

Returning: Acme Bread Company, Aedan Fermented Foods, Batter Bakery, Bini's Kitchen, Blossom Bluff Orchards, City Bees, Devil's Gulch Ranch, Flying Disc Ranch, Gavel's Farm, Glashoff Farms, Gourmonade, Gumbo Social, K.I.S. Juice, Maison Nico, Mangosay, Marin Gourmet, Mountain Ranch, Nusa, Peaches Patties, Pixlcat, Primavera, Proyecto Diaz Coffee, Root Down Farm, Roti, Saltwater Bakeshop, SF Chickenbox, The Farmer's Wife, The Peach Farm, Three Babes Bakeshop, Tomales Farmstead Creamery, Tory Farms, Volcano Kimchi, Winters Fruit Tree

Out: Chef Sarah Germany (until January 18), Devoto Gardens and Orchards (out for the season), Knoll Farms, Mark & Mike's, McGinnis Ranch (out for the season)

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | December 24

Christmas Eve Farmers Market:Alexandre Family Farm, Bini's Kitchen, Bolita, Canteen Meats, En Vie Naturals, Hog Island Oyster Co., Hummus Heaven, Kuali, Mangosay, RoliRoti, SF Chickenbox, Twin Girls Farm

Out: Everything Under the Sun, Green Thumb Farms, K&J Orchards, Mi Comedor, Nucha Empanadas, Proyecto Diaz Coffee, Rize Up Bakery, Rodriguez Bros. Ranch (out for the season)

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | December 26

The market is CLOSED on December 26. We'll be back December 28.

Mission Community Market | Closed for the season. Returns March 20, 2025.

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