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Foodwise Impact Report 2023-24: Nourishing Community & Building Equity Together

See your impact! Our latest impact report covers a time of revitalization in the Bay Area and beyond. As downtown San Francisco rebounds from the ripple effects of the pandemic, Foodwise farmers markets have been a constant source of economic support for California’s small sustainable farmers and food entrepreneurs, healthy food access for thousands of Bay Area residents, and education and empowerment for eaters of all ages. We can’t do this important work without you! Let’s look back on what we accomplished together.

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This Week's Picks

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Tomorrow's Demo: Kuldeep Singh, TIYA

Join us tomorrow at the Foodwise Classroom at 12 pm for a cooking demo with Chef Kuldeep Singh of TIYA, who will be making the Indian snack Cauliflower Pakoda, with recipes and samples for all.

Double Your Donation for Youth Food Education Now

We need your support to bring our free Foodwise Kids & Teens programs to thousands of SFUSD students this fall. Help us grow the next generation of food leaders and expand our farmers market community. For National Farmers Market Week, your donation will be MATCHED through August 10!

Donate now and be matched

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Creators Craft Market

August is Black Business Month! On Saturday, August 17, celebrate with a day of crafts and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, featuring 12 Black Bay Area crafters. Entry is free, with products available for purchase.

See the lineup

Grilled Lamb Pinchos with Pickled Tomato, Summer Peppers, and Peaches

At the Foodwise Classroom, Chef Mat Schuster of Canela shared this summery skewer recipe, in partnership with the American Lamb Board.

Try the recipe

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Celebrate Hodo's 20th Anniversary Tomorrow

Visit Hodo's stand tomorrow to celebrate their 20th, and enjoy delicious culinary creations, games, and prizes! In gratitude for the farmers market community, they'll be donating 50% of their proceeds to Foodwise Kids.

Don't Miss Beber Almondmilk's Last Day

After 12 years, Beber has made the difficult decision to close their operations. Say farewell tomorrow at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, and show them love and gratitude for their delicious, organic almondmilk.

New A2/A2, Organic, Regenerative Butter & More at Alexandre Family Farm

At the Mission on Thursdays and Ferry Plaza on Saturdays, try Alexendre Family Farm's new regenerative European-Style Butter, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and Probiotic Sour Cream.

Meet Alexandre Family Farm

Bolita Pops Up in the Mission with Heirloom Masa and More

Bolita will be back at the Mission Community Market on August 15 and 29 and September 5. Stop by next Thursday to pick up freshmasa, tortillas, salsas, and other handcrafted items made with Mexican landrace maíz.

Meet Bolita

Community Happenings

National Farmers Market Week | Through August 10 | SF

Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza | August 9-10 | SF

Pistahan Parade and Festival | August 10-11 | SF

Gravenstein Apple Fair | August 10-11 | Sebastopol

Prescott Night Market | August 15 | Oakland

Foodwise Demo: MarQuita Pettis, That’s My Jam | August 17 | SF

Slow Fish: Anchovies Workshop with Maria Finn at Fisherman's Wharf | August 17 | SF

SF Tomato Week | August 19-25 | SF

CAFF Summer Soiree | August 24 | Guinda

Downtown First Thursdays | September 1 | SF

Bhangra & Beats Night Market | September 13 | 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 | August 10

La Cocina Pop-Up: Adelita's Antojitos

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

Returning: Aedan Fermented, Knoll Farms,

Out: Bini's Kitchen, Capay Mills, Gumbo Social, Old Dog Ranch

Last Day: Beber Almondmilk

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | August 13

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mekem's Kitchen

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

Returning: Bini's Kitchen

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Wright's Delights

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | August 15