Foodwise | December 29, 2023 | View as Webpage

As 2023 winds down, we could not be more grateful for you, our beloved friends and food community, for another full and fulfilling year at Foodwise.

When charting 2023 and all that we wanted to accomplish, our baseline was to keep doing what you depend on us for, and do it well: operating four weekly farmers markets, running our youth and adult education programs, and keeping our food access programs strong. A bonus was bringing back our evening talks, which had been on pause during the pandemic. Most of all, 2023 was defined by formalizing our Building Equity program, which supports early-stage BIPOC, immigrant, and limited-resource food entrepreneurs as they build their businesses.

Your support and partnership are critical in building a sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future. Look back at what we accomplished together in 2023, and have happy, healthy, and nourishing New Year!

This Week's Picks

Asian pears | Smoked salmon | Satsuma mandarins | Italian butter beans | Walnuts | Escarole | Parsnips | Challah | Mustard greens | Sausage

Just 2 Days and $5K to Go! Support Farms, Food Access, and Education in 2024

With your support, we've raised $54,600 in support of family farms, food access, and education. Help us reach our $60,000 goal by December 31 to support an equitable, sustainable, and nourishing food future in 2024 and beyond.

We're Open Tomorrow!

Get a fresh start in 2024. After a brief holiday break, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is back to our regular schedule this Saturday, December 30. Thank you for supporting our local farmers and food crafters year round, rain or shine!

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.

Winter Greens & Squash Curry

At the Foodwise Classroom, Christina Alexis of The Pleasure Principle Supperclub & Dining Events shared this recipe for a hearty Caribbean soup featuring winter squash, beans, and kale.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Chinchiolo Family Farms is a certified organic fourth-generation California farm located in San Joaquin County. On Saturdays, visit them for unique flavors of their hard Far West Cider. 

Chef Awa Compaore runs Afro Street Sizzle, serving up West African Burkinabe cuisine. Stop by on Tuesdays for beef skewers and wash them down with fresh juice.

Community Happenings

Foodwise Demo: Rahanna Bisseret Martinez, Flavor+Us | January 6 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Mo'Raysha Pouoa, Mo'Raysha's | January 6 | SF

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

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 30

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Chef Sarah Germany

Pop-Ups: Maria's Crystals (south driveway), SF Chickenbox (back plaza)

Returning: Beber Almondmilk, GG Farm

Out: Annie's T Cakes, Batter Bakery, Brokaw Ranch Company, Crumble & Whisk, Delightful Foods, Devoto Gardens and Orchards, Everything Under the Sun, Fifth Crow Farm, Flying Disc Ranch, Four Sisters Farm, Gavel's Farm, Hodo, K&J Orchards, Kuali, La Cocina, McGinnis Ranch, Nusa, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Saltwater Bakeshop, Tierra Vegetables, Volcano Kimchi

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

En2Action Pop-Up: Afro Street Sizzle

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

Returning: Bini's Kitchen, Hummus Heaven, K&J Orchards, Mi Comedor, Nucha Empanadas, Rize Up Bakery, RoliRoti, Trees of Life Farm, Twin Girls Farm

Out: Everything Under the Sun



Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | January 4

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Sukulenta SF

Returning: Bini's Kitchen, Hummus Heaven, Mi Comedor, Nucha Empanadas, Rainbow Orchards, Rojas Family Farm, RoliRoti, SF Chickenbox, Sonoma County Meat Co.

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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