We are happy to report that our first-ever winter pop-up market was a huge success! This past Tuesday, we loaded up our refrigerated van with fresh fruits and veggies and went to two sites that were on the Mobile Market's route this past summer: the Crutchfield Apartments in Concord and the Henry J. Pariseau Apartments in Manchester. At this market, the residents were able to buy a selection of fresh fruits and veggies and get 50% off using their EBT cards. They also had the opportunity to sign-up for a weekly veggie box which will be delivered right to their door for the next month. Our goal with this program is to be able to continue residents' access to fresh, healthy food throughout the winter months when the Mobile Market is NOT in operation. We were happily surprised by how many people stopped by to purchase fresh food, and we received a lot of positive feedback from the residents! We are excited to do it again on March 14th!
Click on the pictures below to learn more about highlight's from this week's bounty, recipes, pantry items, and more!
Thank you & we'll see you soon!
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From all of us at Fresh Start Farms, take good care and be well.
We are a collective brand for immigrant and refugee farmers participating in the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program, a program of the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success. We work alongside new American farmers to bring farm fresh ingredients to your table via neighborhood farm stands, farmers markets, our FarmShare, wholesale and through NH Farm to School.
Twenty-three new American farmers make up Fresh Start Farms. Nine farmers are part of the New American Farmers Co-op and grow at Our Farm on Story Hill in Dunbarton, NH. An additional 14 farmers, the Umoja Farmers, grow on land at the St. Paul's School in Concord, NH.
All producers in the Fresh Start Farms collective implement organic practices. While not certified organic, the farmers grow nutrient dense produce without chemicals and in a way that promotes healthy soil, habitat, and environment.
We speak 13 languages, represent 7 countries and grow over 50 different varieties of produce!