Baker Jackie Boroff is one of the vendors returning to Sanford Farmers’ Market this year.
Photo: courtesy Sanford Farmers’ Market
The Sanford Farmers’ Market opens for its 16th year Saturday, bringing fresh vegetables, flowers, bread, prepared foods and occasional music to Central Park.
Market hours are 8 am to noon.
New vendors this year include The Hungry Gains, prepared meals; Shaun’s Table, canned and pickled foods; and later in the season Everyday Boost, cold-pressed juices, and a goat soap artisan, according to Marybeth Stocking, the market manager. Also new: Asparagus will be available for the first time from Two Toad Farm, co-owned by Stocking. Some weeks will feature live music.
Stocking said she’s looking forward to “seeing the people – that’s why we work hard.” It makes her happy to provide a space for people to buy healthy food, meet farmers and their neighbors. “Our mission is to build a healthier and stronger community, not just through food, but through personal connections and support.”
As in past years, the market features several special programs for shoppers:
- SNAP benefits: Anyone on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can spend SNAP benefits, which will be matched dollar for dollar with Harvest Bucks
- Power of Produce: Kids in kindergarten through grade 8 can receive $2 to spend on fruits and vegetables.
- Vouchers for Veterans: Any Maine or New Hampshire veteran can receive $20 to spend on vegetables during September
- Senior Farm Share: Senior citizens can sign up to receive $50 worth of fruits and vegetables.
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