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March 1, 2018 is Giving Day

February 5, 2018 by Peggy Zamore

Danbury Farmers' Market Giving DayMARK YOUR CALENDARS!
3-1-18 Giving Day and Danbury Farmers’ Market!

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Your donations help us bring affordable access to local fresh food to those with limited resources.

The mission of the Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative is to provide Affordable Access to Local Fresh Food – thus all of our programs – and sustainability of CT farms.

Every Saturday, from the end of June through the end of October, the Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative (DFMCC) enables everyone to share in the excitement and benefits of fresh local fruits, vegetables, specialty food items, music and special events.

Better Food For Better Health

Obesity and poor nutrition at all ages, underlying factors in most chronic diseases are strongly associated with the inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables. Those with limited resources tend to purchase less fruits and vegetables. Through direct cash incentives at the market, the DFMCC continues to attack disparities in food purchasing power. Research shows that 79% of the project participants increased their intake of fruits and vegetables.
Striving to provide equitable access to fresh food for all Danbury area residents, and promote health and nutrition, the collaborative of more than 30 community stakeholders, works to both enable those now excluded by limited resources to purchase fresh, local food at the Danbury Farmers’ Market and enhance the market experience for all. Healthy shoppers, healthy vendor profits and a healthy local economy are the goals. At its core, Better Health through Better Food is a community-wide health and nutrition enhancement and engagement campaign, a sustainable agriculture initiative, and an economic development strategy.

DFMCC Nutrition Incentives

For those with limited resources, providing additional cash (purchasing power) is the best incentive to increase buying of local fresh fruits and vegetables. Using a market coin system, DFMCC enables Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly know as Food Stamps) recipients to use their benefits at the market and matches up to $25 per market to buy nutritious food. DFMCC also matches up to $9 per market for Seniors and Women, Infant & Children’s program (WIC) recipients using Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Vouchers (FMNP).
For those not receiving government food assistance, Fruit and Veggie Certificates are available through 2 community health centers.

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Thank you for a great 2017 season!

October 30, 2017 by Danbury Farmers' Market

We had the best season yet!  Thank you to all the vendors, shoppers, volunteers and guests.  We’ll be back again in 2018!

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Sen. Blumenthal, Mayor Boughton honor veterans in Danbury

September 25, 2016 by Danbury Farmers' Market

 Newstimes, By Alex Wolff
September 24, 2016

Senator Blumenthal

Mayor Mark Boughton

DANBURY — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, joined Mayor Mark Boughton Saturday to thank and honor veterans at the city’s Farmers Market held in Kennedy Park.

“Without our veterans, we would never be as strong and free as we are today,” Blumenthal said. “They are the ones who enable us to be here, gather as we please, worship as we wish and speak as we would like — all those freedoms are due to our vets.”

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We’re Fresh!

May 4, 2016 by Danbury Farmers' Market

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Happening for 2018

April 29, 2016 by Danbury Farmers' Market

The Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative has exciting plans for 2018!  Some of these include:

  • SAME GREAT LOCATION-DANBURY GREEN with Complimentary Parking next to the market @ the Patriot Garage.
  • Market hours will be Saturdays, from 10am-2pm.
  • SNAP match will stay at  $25 per market.
  • WIC and Senior FMNP match will be $9 per market.
  • Veterans and Seniors will be provided market produce certificates to encourage increased intake of fruits and veggies, to promote health.
  • Increase programing of nutrition workshops, health screening promotion, wellness activities, and dance.
  • Live music will fill the air each week.
  • Food trucks will provide great nourishment while you shop.
  • Free downtown trolley service will be provided along with free bus passes.

 

Danbury Farmers' MarketFor more information, please contact:
Peggy Zamore, CD-N, MPH
Director/Nutritionist, DFMCC  Better Food for Better Health

peggy@danburyfarmersmarket.org

203-792-1711

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FEATURED RECIPES

Jen’s Rainbow Fruit Salad

Ensalada de Frutas Arcoíris

Healthy Vegetable Fried Quinoa

Quiche in a Cup

Pastel de Bayas de Verano

Summer Berry Galette

Ensalada de Brócoli, Manzana, y Cebolla Roja

Broccoli, Apple & Red Onion Salad

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Also! Visit our YouTube Recipe Channel!

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Danbury Farmers' Market every Saturday, June through October, at CityCenter Danbury Green - 9:00am - 1pm
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Funding provided, in part, by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture through the Community Investment Act.
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