June 05, 2007
North City Farmer's Market
I think I had the good intention of posting this press release a couple weeks back, but the old melon failed me. At any rare, the North City Farmer's Market is apparently now in operation, so pass along the word to any friends of yours in that neck of the woods.
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North City Farmer’s Market to Open June 2nd
St Louis, MO May 29, 2007
Beginning Saturday mornings in June, the North City Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 AM to 1 PM across from Crown Candy Kitchen on the 14th Street Pedestrian Mall, at the corner of St Louis Avenue and 14th Street. This market aims to serve the neighborhoods of Old North, St Louis Place and Hyde Park. This market accepts food stamps and vouchers distributed at local food pantries in addition to cash. We will host cooking classes with Hope Build, bicycle workshops through BikeWorks, and health screenings at the Grace Hill Mobile Health-To-Go Van throughout the summer.
The neighborhoods just north of downtown St Louis are lacking in access to fresh, healthy food. The North City Farmers’ Market, a project of Old North St Louis Restoration Corporation and New Roots Urban Farm with funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health, will increase the availability of produce to these neighbors, particularly those with little or no income. BikeWorks will be distributing 30 bikes equipped with racks through the summer to local residents to encourage carrying food without a car. Vegetables will come from New Roots Urban Farm, Soulard Market vendors, and donations from farmers in the bi-state area.
Join us Saturdays at St Louis Avenue and 14th Street for the North City Farmers’ Market to encourage health, nutrition and community for everyone in our city.