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Foodwise Impact Report 2022-23: Deepening Equity, Access, and Education

We're excited to share our latest Impact Report with you! April 2022 through March 2023 was a time of transformation and doubling down on commitments to our community. As San Francisco continues to recover from the aftermath of the pandemic, Foodwise farmers markets have remained a vibrant and vital force, providing critical income for small climate-wise farms and food makers, healthy food access for thousands of families, and education and empowerment for Bay Area youth.


We deepened our commitment to racial equity through our Building Equity program, providing market opportunities for BIPOC food entrepreneurs. As food insecurity has continued to rise, we've helped make fresh produce affordable for thousands of families at Foodwise farmers markets. We also expanded our education offerings at schools and reintroduced our free market programs for our community to connect and share food knowledge. We can't do this important work without you! Let’s look back on what we accomplished together.

View the Impact Report

This Week's Picks


Corn Gravenstein apples | Ciabatta | San Marzano tomatoes | Tomatillos | Zephyr Squash | Rose Finn potatoes | Ghostbuster eggplants | Deer's Tongue lettuce | Kimchi

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Donate by August 12 and Be Matched! Support Free Food Education


This August, help us reach our $30,000 goal to bring students Back to School, Back to the Farmers Market! We need your support to bring our free Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens education programs to thousands of SFUSD students. This National Farmers Market Week, your donation will be matched! 

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Tomorrow! National Farmers Market Week Activities


Tomorrow, celebrate National Farmers Market Week by joining us at the Foodwise Classroom for free seasonal samples and coloring activities. Celebrate and share these 10 reasons to support farmers markets and be sure to vote in America’s Farmers Market Celebration.

Learn more

Gordita de Calabaza, Epazote y Queso


At the Foodwise Classroom, Emmanuel Galvan, founder of Bolita, shared this recipe for masa pockets stuffed with cheese, summer squash, epazote, and cheese. See a tip from the chef here.

Try the recipe

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Greet Heirloom Apple Season at Devoto Gardens & Orchards

The Devotos have been growing heirloom apples and field-grown flowers since 1976. During apple season, visit their stand on Saturdays for each week's selection of the many varieties that they grow.

Meet Devoto Gardens & Orchards

La Cocina Pop-Up: The Baking Endeavor

Tina Nguyen creates Asian-inspired baked goods and beverages. On Saturdays in August, The Baking Endeavor is popping up in the back plaza with La Cocina, as part of Foodwise's Building Equity Program.

Meet The Baking Endeavor

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

Pick Up Dinner at RoliRoti Gourmet Rotisserie

After growing up in his family’s butcher shop, Thomas Odermatt founded RoliRoti. On Thursdays at Mission Community, and three days a week at Ferry Plaza, stop by for their popular porchetta sandwiches and rotisserie.

Meet RoliRoti Gourmet Rotisserie

Squash Blossoms and Beans Debut at Yerena Farms

From their farm in Watsonville, the Yerenas bring various strawberries, cranberry beans, and squash blossoms to the Mission Community Market on Thursdays, and the Ferry Plaza on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Meet Yerena Farms

Community Happenings

Summer Ferry Fest at the Ferry Building | August 17 | SF

Celebrate the San Francisco Ferry Building turning 125 at the first ever Summer Ferry Fest. Enjoy an evening of gourmet bites, wines, cocktails, music, and art activities at the Ferry Building! Avoid the ticket lines by purchasing your tasting tickets in advance. Event proceeds benefit Foodwise.


SF Tomato Week 2023 | August 7-13 | SF


2023 Gravenstein Apple Fair | August 12 & 13 | Sebastopol


Foodwise Demo: Fernanda Baggio, Acquerello | August 19 | SF


KQED Live: Alice Waters in Conversation | August 24 | SF


Foodwise Demo: Minh Tsai, Hodo | August 26 | SF


Foodwise Demo: Micah Siva, Nosh with Micah | August 26 | SF


Turning a New Leaf for Double Up Food Bucks| August 30 | Online


The Global Black Food Movement: Championing New Stories & Experiences | August 31 | SF


Foodwise Volunteer Orientation | September 6 | SF


Foodwise Demo: Malena Lopez-Maggi, The Xocolate Bar | September 9 | SF


Foodwise Demo: Raquel Goldman, Norte54 | September 9 |SF


Foodwise Talk: The True Cost of Food | September 13 | SF


Vote Now in America’s Farmers Market Celebration | Online


GoFundMe Fundraiser: Help Grant Brians' Heirloom Organic Family Farm| Online

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 | August 12

La Cocina Pop-Up: The Baking Endeavor

Mandela Partners Pop-Up:Chef Sarah Germany

Returning: Capay Mills

Out: Hodo, Kitiya


Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | August 15

No changes


Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | August 17

En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: irie Girl Nola

Returning: The Vegan Hood Chefs


Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | August 17

No changes

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