Farmers’ Market and Local Food
Promotion Program
Mission
To inspire, educate and empower communities to eat healthier and live better lives while working to ensure food quality, food access, equity and affordability as well as the support of local farmers and food workers.
Vision
The Brookland-Lakeview Farmers’ Market and Food Promotion Program (BLEC-FM&FPP) will strive to create partnerships with local farmers and communities to eliminate food deserts while providing access to healthy foods. This program will continue to expand to include growing practices and food nutrition programs, while achieving long term sustainability.
Testimonial
“Solo quiero agradecer la caja de alimentos frescos que recibí hoy. No tenía idea de que sería tan buena. Tiene de todo lo que se necesita para una buena alimentación. Excelentes vegetales, leche, jugos, carnes enlatadas (molida, salmón) cereales… GRACIAS!… Todavía estoy impresionada. La información del Programa de Intervención es excelente y muy valiosa y añadir esta compra me deja sin palabras.”
Milagritos Arcilla – Participante DIP
“I just want to say thank you for the box of fresh food I received today. I had no idea it would be so good. It has everything you need for a good diet. Excellent vegetables, milk, juices, canned meats (ground, salmon) cereals… THANK YOU!… I’m still impressed. The information on the Intervention Program is excellent and very valuable and adding this purchase leaves me speechless.”
Milagritos Arcilla – DIP Participant
About the Program
Our Strategic Plan & Values
Farmers' Market Schedule
Roadside Stand Schedule
Produce Distribution Schedule
About the Program
The program provides nutrition education, share/highlight food entrepreneurship opportunities & career paths, healthy cooking classes, and providing gardening and growing practices and education to youth, teens, and adults. The program’s goal coincides with the USDA’s goal of providing all Americans access to a safe, nutritious, and secure food supply. This project also provides an opportunity for the community to work together and support healthy community relationships through farmers markets, roadside stands, and community gardens.