I was a very bad Advoc8te and did not post this before today's Farmers Market but it had such great information I still wanted to post it. If you havent had a chance to visit the Ward 8 Farmers Market - which is held right here in Congress Heights then GO! I always get great produce there and once I even saw a cooking class.
Ward 8 Farmers Market
The Market is open through November 21st, Saturdays 9AM - 2PM
Located at the old Congress Heights School at MLKing and Alabama Ave.,
SEWIC, CSFP checks, food stamps and debit cards accepted.
On the Homefront -
So Others Might Eat (SOME) needs all forms of men’s summer clothing for the more than 30 gentlemen they outfit each day. Contact Tracy Monson – tmonson@some.org to donate your gently used wares.
Chef at the Market!
Chef Dubose (South West Catering of Westminster Church in Southwest DC) welcomes customers with wholesome fare prepared with time-honored cooking methods! Pick up something delicious for dinner! Breezy's Plants - A selection of lush potted plants for indoors and outdoors are available for purchase. Available at the market July 25th:
LOCAL PRODUCE:
Basil
Blueberries
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Chanterais melon (French melon – sweet, intense flavor in a small package)
Corn
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Green Leaf Lettuce
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Nectarines
Onions; Red + YellowPeaches (yellow + white)
Potatoes; Red + Gold
Yellow Squash
Watermelon (Baby Sweets)
Zucchini
Talk with our farmers to order local cheeses and eggs from humanely raised, grass-fed animals.
LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS:Gourmet jellies and jams
Ward 8 Farmers Market
Support your local market! If there is something you want, ASK US! We will try and find it for you!
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