The Flint Farmers' Market will again support two small neighborhood markets within the city of Flint, one in the north and one in the south. The markets will start next week and continue all summer and into the early fall.
Atherton & S. Saginaw St. Mondays 3-7 pm
St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center Pasadena at Forest Hill
The Flint Farmers' Market wants to be sure that as many Flint residents as possible have access to fresh healthy locally grown produce. Many residents lack transportation; many are elderly, many infirmed. They lack the ability to reach the main market. Many other residents have started their own gardens, some individual, some school, and some community. Funds to support the markets come from local foundations, organizations and businesses.
"With over 80 convenience stores in the City of Flint and very few places to buy fresh and healthy foods, neighborhood markets can become incubators for healthier eating and small scale economic development. We believe that they can also become centers of community pride and engagement," said Dick Ramsdell, Market Manager.
The markets will feature neighborhood gardeners who will have an opportunity to sell their produce. They are located within residential areas to provide easier access for those who cannot shop at the main market.
