Business Description
The Dorchester Winter Farmers' Market is the only Farmers' Market in Boston this winter accepting SNAP/EBT.
The winter market is a project of the Dorchester Community Food Co-op (http://www.facebook.com/DorchesterCommunityFoodCoop) - all are welcome to meet and greet neighbors, shop, and participate in workshops and activities.
Vendors Include: Powisset Farm, Oakdale Farm, Lawton's Family Farm, Stillman Farms, Proofed Bread, Good Measure Bakery, and more.
Each Sunday Market from Noon to 3pm will have a theme, activities and workshops. Our program is still under development, but our line up for the first weeks of the season includes:
January 8: Opening Day: Winter in the City----Mayor Menino and other dignitaries will join us on our opening day!
January 15: Honoring Dr. King's Vision of Peace in the World and Peace in our Neighborhoods---make origami paper cranes and “Peace Affirmations” to string up in our market
January 22: Tet: the Vietnamese Lunar New Year---enjoy treats and performances from our Vietnamese community
January 29: Dorchester Reads! We will be giving away free Children's "Bounty Books" to SNAP eligible families! We will have a reading corner for children and other ongoing activities
February 12: Valentine's Day---chocolate lovers delights, make valentines and engage in healthy heart activities!
Chair Massages the first Sunday of every month, composting and garden workshops, face painting every Sunday, and more....Stay tuned for recipes, updates
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 6 Norfolk St
- Postcode:
- 02124
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Zip:
- 02124
- Phone:
- 617 642 8788
- Website:
- dotcommcoop.wordpress.com
- Category:
- Food Grocery
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