One of our favorite things about summer is the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables, which can be found at many great farmer’s markets that pop up in and around Harlem.
We love green markets because we can find super-fresh fruit, vegetables and even excellent baked goods – and usually have a chance to mingle with neighbors and the farmers or bakers themselves.
Here are a few of our favorites in Harlem:
Morningside Park Farmers’ Market
110th Street and Manhattan Avenue
Sponsored by Friends of Morningside Park, the Morningside Park Farmers’ Market was founded in 2005 and is open every Saturday this summer from 9am until 5pm. This great farmers’ market offers everything from fruits and vegetables to herbs, cheese, baked goods, fish and more. Additionally, every Saturday from July 7 to August 4, Land Yoga will be providing a free yoga class from 11:15-12:15.
For more information visit: http://www.communitymarkets.biz/market.php?market=12
Mount Morris Park Historic District Farmers’ Market
122nd Street and Lenox Avenue
Offering a plethora of foods from all over New York, this market is open on Saturdays from June 16 to November 17 8am to 4pm. Sponsored by the MMPCIA, and in partnership with Harvest Homes, the market aims to 1) Increase access to fresh, good quality, affordable and locally grown produce; 2) Encourage cultural activities and information exchange; and 3) Provide part-time employment and micro-enterprise business opportunities for neighborhood residents and youth. They accept EBT, WIC, Seniors FMNP.
For more information visit: http://harvesthomefm.org/index.php/mt-morris-park-historic-district-market
NY Fresh Connect Farmers Market
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Plaza
163 West 125th Street
Fresh Connect Green Market helps provide fresh and organic products to the community every Tuesday from 11am until 5pm. Fresh Connect continues to increase the buying of New York organic and New York grown foods while lowering the cost of production for farmers. They also now accept all EBT and food stamps to help New Yorkers choose healthy, affordable and local foods.
For more information visit: http://www.harlemonestop.com/organization.php?id=761
Columbia Greenmarket
Broadway between 114th and 115th Streets
The Columbia Greenmarket is open year round on Thursdays and Sundays from 8am until 5pm offering dairy products, smoked meats, fruits and vegetables, maple syrup and much, much more. This market also offers a number of seasonal celebrations, cooking demos, and family friendly activitites. EBT/Food Stamps, Debit/Credit, and WIC & FMNP checks accepted. The greenmarket also provides a program called “Spring Health Bucks.” For every 5 EBT dollars spent, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional produce.
For more information visit: http://www.grownyc.org/columbiagreenmarket
175th Street Greenmarket
W 175 Street & Broadway
The Greenmarket on 175th street will be open from June 28th through November 15th. Open only Thursdays from 8am – 4pm, The Greenmarket provides a place for people to get healthy foods and offers a range of activities as well, such as cooking demonstrations, free recipes and nutrition education. Additionally, Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation is on hand each week to provide an array of services that embrace healthy lifestyle behaviors in students, families and friends.
For more information visit: http://www.grownyc.org/175greenmarket
Harlem Hospital Green Market
Lenox Avenue between 136th & 137th Streets
This is one of Harlem’s greatest green markets, and it will be open again July through November. Every Thursday from 8am until 5pm, the outdoor greenmarket provides tons of fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, plants and much more! The main focus of this greenmarket is to form a great relationship between the farmers and city residents. It also provides a venue for small family farmers to sell their farm products in Manhattan.
For more information visit: http://www.harlemonestop.com/organization.php?id=761
What’s your favorite green market?