Harvesting Happiness:
Your Neighborhood Farmers Market Awaits

Philly is home to a vibrant network of 30+ farmers markets and farm stands that offer fresh produce and other locally made goods to communities across the city. Whether you’re looking for a peak-season peach or a freshly baked baguette, you’ll be sure to taste the difference!

The City of Philadelphia’s Farmers Market Finder, shown below, lists the opening dates, hours, payment options and more for all Philadelphia farmers markets and farm stands. Before you go, use the contact information for each location to verify whether the market will be open during bad weather, ask about pre-orders and online payments, and learn more about free and reduced-price produce options.

FIND YOUR FARMERS MARKET:

Food Access Resources

Many programs in Philadelphia can help shoppers to afford fresh, local foods.

SNAP/EBT/ACCESS CARD: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps income-eligible people pay for groceries. Call the PASSi hotline (215-572-1234, ext. 145) to find out if you qualify, or click the link below for more information.

 

BenePhilly Hotline

FOOD BUCKS: These coupons help SNAP users save money on fruits and vegetables. You can get $2 in Food Bucks for every $5 you spend with SNAP at participating farmers markets. Learn more and find participating markets here.

FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM: This program offers vouchers to WIC recipients and income-eligible seniors to spend on local produce. Contact your local WIC office to learn more about the program for women, infants, and children (WIC), or contact the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to find out more about this program for seniors.

Find Your Farmers Market

Stretch Your SNAP Dollars

Learn About Urban Ag

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes farmers market produce different from what I can find at grocery stores and markets?

Reason 1: TASTE

The fruits and vegetables sold at our farmers markets have been grown and harvested locally, and picked just before the market to have better flavor and more nutrients. Ever tried a peak-season peach? Some say it’s nature’s candy!

Reason 2: QUALITY

Less travel and time between harvesting and selling leads to fresher, better-quality produce.

Reason 3: PEOPLE

When you shop at farmers markets, you get the unique opportunity to meet the people who grew it, baked it, brewed it. Ask questions, learn about the ingredients and the process and feel more informed and connected to the food you eat.

How do I become a farmers market vendor?

Each market operator has an application process. When you click on a market pin on the Farmers Market Finder Map, the website and contact information will be listed on the left. General information on how to become a market operator or vendor in the city of Philadelphia can be found here.
 All farmers markets must register with the Health Department’s Office of Food Protection.

Can I use my ACCESS card (SNAP benefits) at farmers markets?

Many markets around Philadelphia run centralized EBT machines to allow customers to use their ACCESS cards at market. Before you head to a market, you can check the currencies accepted at each market by clicking on the market pin on the Farmers Market Finder Map.

Many markets also participate in The Food Trust’s Food Bucks Program, which offers $2 in fresh produce coupons for every $5 spent with SNAP/EBT.

In addition, the FMNP voucher program offers vouchers to WIC recipients and income-eligible seniors to spend on local produce. Contact your local WIC office to learn more about the program for women, infants, and children (WIC), or contact the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to find out more about this program for seniors.

Where can I learn more about urban growing and gardening in Philadelphia?

Check out Farm Philly to learn more about urban farming, gardening and composting resources, and check out Philadelphia’s Urban Agriculture Plan which highlights the importance of Farmers Markets for fresh food access around the city.

Who runs Philadelphia farmers markets?

Philadelphia farmers markets and farm stands are operated by a number of groups and organizations across the city, including:

In addition, many farmers markets are run independently by farmers and growers, local community groups, faith-based institutions and more.

About the Campaign

A collaborative effort between The Food Trust, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation, this citywide promotional campaign is made possible with generous support from the USDA’s Farmers Market Promotion Program.

Together, we’re strengthening Philadelphia’s vibrant farmers market network, increasing access to fresh, healthy food across the city, and supporting local farmers and businesses. This work is guided by a Farmers Market Advisory Group composed of market operators, urban and rural farmers, vendors, community members and stakeholders, working together to ensure that farmers markets are inclusive, successful and meet the needs of our city.

Join us! Visit a farmers market near you and experience the difference fresh, local food can make — all while supporting local agriculture and connecting with your community.

 

OUR PARTNERS:

Translate »