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Govanstowne Farmers' Market

Fresh produce & Nutrition Ed.

providing healthy options for a food insecure community.

Along the York Road corridor from the city/county line to 39th Street, there are 5 fast food chains, 8 convenience stores, 15 carry-outs (5 of which are liquor stores) -- and 0 (zero!) grocery stores.  Our community lacks access to basic produce, and oftentimes the small amount of produce available is not fresh or locally grown.  Our market is first and foremost a farmers' market. We work to bring local farmers to our market to provide a variety of options to our local community.  
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Recognizing the gap in financial means to purchase fresh, local produce, we were one of the first markets in Baltimore to require our eligible vendors to accept SNAP, WIC, and FMNP checks.  Each season, we accept tens of thousands of dollars worth supplemental nutrition program dollars, exhibiting both the want and need for nutritious, low cost food options in our community. 

Our Programs

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​​supplem
ental Nutrition Programs

We accept the following payments: 
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (a.k.a SNAP, Food Stamps, Independence Card, EBT)
  • E-WIC: Electronic Women, Infant & Children Checks
  • Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Checks (SFMNP/WIC FMNP)
  • GEDCO CARES Food Pantry Farmers Market Coupons
    • ​​​​CARES serves the zip code areas of 21210, 21212, 21239, and 21218 from the city line to 33rd Street.  To see if you are eligible for assistance, visit CARES at 5502 York Road (behind St. Mary's Church) or call 410-532-2273.
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Bonus Bucks/ Maryland Market Money (MMM)

This season we are able to provide a $10 dollar match towards the cost of produce and whole, locally grown foods for anyone utilizing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 


Nutrition Education

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Each week at market, we have a table with information about: what produce is in season (a.k.a the lowest cost), how to incorporate it into your diet (budget-friendly recipes), and how to store it to keep it fresh, longer (so you're not wasting your hard earned money).  We have volunteers who are passionate about nutrition available to help answer questions and guide you.  

Freshcrate partner stores

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Fresh produce shouldn't just be a summer thing!  Pick up your staple fruits and veggies at one of our local FreshCrate Partner stores throughout the year!  Just look for the bright yellow signs outside these participating stores:
  • Family Food Market, (5400 block of York Road)​
  • Rossiter Corner Grocery (5000 block of York Road)
  • Caribbean Variety Store (5300 block of York Road)
Produce varies by store, talk to the store owner to request the following options:
  • Vegetables: potatoes, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, carrots
  • Fruit: apples, oranges​, bananas​

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