GrowNYC is monitoring the ongoing federal shutdown and the potential service interruptions to food assistance programs such as SNAP EBT. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as new information becomes available. At this time, November SNAP EBT benefits have not been distributed.

As normal, customers with funds available can spend SNAP EBT at all GrowNYC Greenmarket and Farmstand locations. Customers will still receive the Health Buck incentive coupons when shopping with SNAP EBT. All other incentives, such as eWIC and WIC & Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Fresh Connect, can be spent as usual.

For more information on the impacts of the federal shutdown on your benefits, please visit the appropriate agency websites listed below. 

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For immediate food assistance relief, please visit the below resources:

• If in NYC, call 311 for real-time assistance and referrals.
• Visit New York State Governor page for statewide resources. 
• Visit Food Help NYC for a citywide database of food pantries and soup kitchens.
• Visit Food Bank for NYC Food Map to locate food pantries and free meals in NYC.
• Call the Hunger Free America hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479 - English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273 - Spanish) for assistance finding food and resources.
• Visit Findhelp.org for nationwide resources. 
• Visit The Food Pantries Food Connect Map for statewide resources.

SNAP Updates:

From the NYS office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: Federal Government Shutdown: November SNAP Benefits

• All eligible households will still receive October SNAP benefits as usual. SNAP benefits can continue to be used at all authorized retailers and farmers markets.
• Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits will be delayed. SNAP benefits cannot be issued for November unless federal funding is authorized (by the USDA).
• OTDA will notify SNAP households by November 1, 2025 on the status of November SNAP benefits through the OTDA website, NYC ACCESS HRA, myBenefits, the ebtEDGE app, and through text message.
• All SNAP households should continue to complete all SNAP requirements including recertifications, periodic reports, and reporting changes.
• Applications for SNAP will continue to be accepted. However, households approved for SNAP after November 1st may not receive benefits until the federal shutdown ends. New applicants can apply for SNAP or Public Assistance at their local department of social services, or online at mybenefits.ny.gov. New York City residents can apply online at ACCESS HRA or in-person at a Human Resources Administration (HRA) SNAP center.
• The federal government shutdown does not affect Summer EBT or Public Assistance (cash) benefits.
• For information on the federal government shutdown and WIC operations in New York State, visit Frequently Asked Questions About WIC for the latest information.
• For information on the federal government shutdown and November SNAP benefits, visit Frequently Asked Questions About November SNAP benefits for the latest information.

From the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS): 

• All scheduled October 2025 SNAP benefits will be issued on or before October 31, 2025. 
• No payments can be issued starting November 1, even if they include prior month benefits. 
• Benefits that have been issued but have not yet been spent will still be available to clients in November. 
• November benefits will not be available until the federal government authorizes the release of these funds by NYS OTDA. At this time, cash benefits and supportive service payments will continue to be issued to eligible households without interruption.
• The USDA, which administers the SNAP program, has reminded States that there is no provision or allowance under current law for States to cover the cost of SNAP benefits and be reimbursed.

Updated: October 31, 2025 at 2pm EST

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Actualizaciones y recursos de SNAP

GrowNYC está monitoreando el cierre federal en curso y las posibles interrupciones en los servicios de los programas de asistencia alimentaria, como SNAP EBT. Seguiremos monitoreando de cerca los acontecimientos y proporcionaremos actualizaciones a medida que se disponga de nueva información. En este momento, los beneficios de SNAP EBT de noviembre no se han distribuido.

Como de costumbre, los clientes que dispongan de fondos pueden gastar SNAP EBT en todos los puntos de venta de GrowNYC Greenmarket y Farmstand. Los clientes seguirán recibiendo los cupones de incentivo Health Buck cuando compren con SNAP EBT. Todos los demás incentivos, como eWIC y WIC & Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, y Fresh Connect, se pueden gastar como de costumbre.

Para obtener más información sobre los efectos del cierre federal en sus prestaciones, visite los sitios web de las agencias correspondientes que se indican a continuación.

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Para obtener ayuda alimentaria inmediata, visite los siguientes recursos:

• Si se encuentra en la ciudad de Nueva York, llame al 311 para obtener ayuda y referencias en tiempo real.
• Visite la página del gobernador del estado de Nueva York para obtener recursos en todo el estado.
• Visite Food Help NYC para obtener una base de datos de toda la ciudad sobre bancos de alimentos y comedores sociales.
• Visite Food Bank for NYC Food Map para localizar bancos de alimentos y comidas gratuitas en la ciudad de Nueva York.
• Llame a la línea directa de Hunger Free America al 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479, en inglés) o al 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273, en español) para obtener ayuda para encontrar alimentos y recursos.
• Visite Findhelp.org para obtener recursos a nivel nacional.
• Visite The Food Pantries Food Connect Map para obtener recursos en todo el estado.

Actualizaciones de SNAP:

De la oficina de Asistencia Temporal y por Discapacidad del Estado de Nueva York: Cierre del Gobierno Federal: Beneficios SNAP de noviembre

• Todos los hogares elegibles seguirán recibiendo los beneficios SNAP de octubre como de costumbre. Los beneficios SNAP pueden seguir utilizándose en todos los minoristas autorizados y mercados de agricultores.
• Debido al cierre actual del gobierno federal, los beneficios SNAP de noviembre se retrasarán. Los beneficios SNAP no se pueden emitir para noviembre a menos que se autoricen los fondos federales (por el USDA).
• La OTDA notificará a los hogares SNAP antes del 1 de noviembre de 2025 sobre el estado de los beneficios SNAP de noviembre a través del sitio web de la OTDA, NYC ACCESS HRA, myBenefits, la aplicación ebtEDGE y mediante mensajes de texto.
• Todos los hogares SNAP deben seguir cumpliendo con todos los requisitos SNAP, incluidas las recertificaciones, los informes periódicos y la notificación de cambios.
• Se seguirán aceptando solicitudes para SNAP. Sin embargo, es posible que los hogares aprobados para SNAP después del 1 de noviembre no reciban los beneficios hasta que finalice el cierre federal. Los nuevos solicitantes pueden solicitar SNAP o asistencia pública en su departamento local de servicios sociales, o en línea en mybenefits.ny.gov. Los residentes de la ciudad de Nueva York pueden presentar su solicitud en línea en ACCESS HRA o en persona en un centro SNAP de la Administración de Recursos Humanos (HRA).
• El cierre del gobierno federal no afecta a los beneficios de Summer EBT ni a los de asistencia pública (en efectivo).
• Para obtener información sobre el cierre del gobierno federal y las operaciones del WIC en el estado de Nueva York, visite Preguntas frecuentes sobre el WIC para obtener la información más reciente.
• Para obtener información sobre el cierre del gobierno federal y los beneficios del SNAP de noviembre, visite Preguntas frecuentes sobre los beneficios del SNAP de noviembre para obtener la información más reciente.

Del Departamento de Servicios Sociales (DSS) de la ciudad de Nueva York:

• Todos los beneficios SNAP programados para octubre de 2025 se emitirán el 31 de octubre de 2025 o antes.
• No se podrán emitir pagos a partir del 1 de noviembre, incluso si incluyen beneficios del mes anterior.
• Los beneficios que se hayan emitido pero que aún no se hayan gastado seguirán estando disponibles para los clientes en noviembre.
• Los beneficios de noviembre no estarán disponibles hasta que el gobierno federal autorice la liberación de estos fondos por parte de la NYS OTDA. En este momento, los beneficios en efectivo y los pagos por servicios de apoyo se seguirán emitiendo a los hogares elegibles sin interrupción.
• El USDA, que administra el programa SNAP, ha recordado a los estados que la legislación actual no prevé ninguna disposición o asignación para que los estados cubran el costo de los beneficios del SNAP y se les reembolse.

Actualizado: 31 de octubre de 2025 a las 2 p. m. EST

GrowNYC joins so many across New York City in mourning the passing of Dr. Arline Bronzaft, a longtime member of our Board of Directors since 1984 and a steadfast advocate for a more livable city.

For decades, Dr. Bronzaft worked to bring attention to a vital yet often unseen environmental issue: noise pollution. Her research as a Professor at Lehman College (CUNY) demonstrated how chronic noise impacts learning, mental health, and overall well-being. She helped New Yorkers, and city leaders alike, recognize that sound is not just a part of the urban experience, but a matter of public health.

Her influence reached far beyond the classroom. Dr. Bronzaft’s expertise guided major policy efforts, including her contributions to the 2007 revision of the New York City Noise Code. She also co-authored Why Noise Matters (2011), a work that continues to shape global understanding of noise as an environmental concern.

We are deeply grateful for her years of service. Dr. Bronzaft’s legacy will continue to inspire our work toward a greener, healthier, and more peaceful New York City.

Greenmarket is partnering with City Harvest and other local food rescue organizations to help feed New York City's hungry residents this Thanksgiving. 

At the markets listed below, buy an extra bag of fresh produce while you shop and donate it at the Market Information tent. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

82nd Street Greenmarket (10AM-12PM)

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket (9AM-3PM)
Pantry Partner: City Harvest

Inwood Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)
Pantry Partner: Riverdale Church 

Sunnyside Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)

Union Square Greenmarket (9AM-4PM)
Pantry Partner: City Harvest

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

79th Street Greenmarket (10AM-1PM)
Pantry Partner: City Harvest 

Bartel-Pritchard Square Sunday Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)
Pantry Partner: CHiPS

Carroll Gardens Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)
Pantry Partner: Hanson Place Community Services  

Cortelyou Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)
Pantry Partner: CHiPS 

Columbia Sunday Greenmarket  (9AM-12PM)

Jackson Heights Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)
Pantry Partner: Gotham Food Pantry

Ruppert Park Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)
Pantry Partner: Gotham Food Pantry

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Fort Washington Greenmarket (9AM-12PM)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Union Square Greenmarket (9AM-4PM)
Pantry Partner: City Harvest

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Saturday, November 22 (9AM-12PM)
McCarren Park Greenmarket

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Poe Park Greenmarket (10AM-2PM)
Pantry Partner: Rap4Bronx

Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket (10AM-2PM)
Pantry Partner: Rap4Bronx

2025 Fresh Food Pantry Drives 

Tuesday, November 4 (10AM-12PM)
Pace Student Pantry
City Hall Greenmarket

Tuesday, November 11 (10AM-3PM)
Child Development Support Corporation 
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket 

Thanksgiving 2025 is just around the corner—November 27th, to be exact—and turkey orders are already filling fast! Find out below what local farms are bringing pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys to your neighborhood Greenmarket.

You can also find the freshest side dish ingredients such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, fennel, winter squash, potatoes, apples, pears, herbs, honey, maple syrup, pre-made pies, butter, and cream. In addition to those items, don't forget we have spirits and hard cider made from 100% locally-grown ingredients. As well as pickles and condiments for your leftover turkey sandwiches, and much more. 

Abundance Acres Farm
Breed: Pasture-raised Sonoma Valley Classics
Where and how to order:  Sunnyside Greenmarket Saturdays, Tribeca Greenmarket Saturdays, Cortelyou Greenmarket Sundays, Jackson Heights Greenmarket Sundays or contact info@abundanceacresfarm.com. Pre-order (with deposit) is strongly suggested.
Where and when to pick up: Sunnyside Greenmarket Saturday 11/22, Tribeca Saturday 11/22, Cortelyou Greenmarket Sunday 11/23, or Jackson Heights Greenmarket Sunday 11/23. Orders are delivered fresh. 
www.abundanceacresfarm.com

Dipaola Turkey
Breed: Broad Breasted White (parts and sausage also available)
Where to order: Online at www.dipaolaturkeyfarm.com/thanksgiving/
Where to pick up: 

† Market open Wednesday before Thanksgiving for pick-ups.

Feisty Acres Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White
Also available -- whole roasting chickens, duck, quail, and more
Where and how to order: Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket 11/22 or order online to reserve at https://feistyacres.com/shop
Where and when to pick up: Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket on Saturday 11/22. Orders are delivered fresh. 
feistyacres.com

Millbrook Beef & Dairy
Breeds: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays, Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Saturdays or order online at www.millbrookbeefdairy.com 
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket Saturday 11/22, Staten Island Mall Greenmarket Saturday 11/22
www.millbrookbeefdairy.com 

Ox Hollow Farm
Breeds: Mini Classic Turkeys
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Mondays, Inwood Greenmarket Saturdays, Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays, 79th Street Greenmarket Sundays, Tompkins Square Park Sundays, Domino Park Sundays or Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket Sundays or order online at www.oxhollowfarm.com
Where and when to pick up: Inwood Greenmarket Saturday 11/22, Union Square Greenmarket Saturday 11/22, 79th Street Greenmarket Sunday 11/23, Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket 11/23, Domino Park Greenmarket 11/23, Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket Sunday 11/23, or Union Square Greenmarket Monday 11/24, 
www.oxhollowfarm.com  

Quattros Game Farm
Breeds: New Holland White, Bourbon Red (Heritage breed), and "Wild" 
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays, or call the farm store at 845.635.2018
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket Saturday 11/22 or Wednesday 11/26
www.quattros.net

Ramble Creek Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White 
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Fridays; 97th Street Greenmarket Fridays, or call to order at 518-769-0897 or order online at www.ramblecreekfarm.com  
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket Tuesday 11/25 or 97th Street Greenmarket Wednesday 11/26
www.ramblecreekfarm.com

Stone & Thistle Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White and Broad Breasted Bronze
Where and how to order: Tompkins Square Greenmarket Sundays or Forest Hills Greenmarket Sundays. $20 deposit / $6.50 lb.
Where and when to pick up: Tompkins Square Greenmarket 11/23 or Forest Hills Greenmarket 11/23
www.stoneandthistlefarm.com  

Tenfold Farm
Breed: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Email info@tenfoldfarmny.com
Where and when to pick up: 79th Street Greenmarket Sunday 11/23 or at the Tenfold Farm in Delhi, NY, on 11/25 and 11/26 
www.tenfoldfarmny.com 

Violet Hill Farm
Breed: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays, McCarren Park/Greenpoint Saturdays or order online at www.violethillfarm.com 
Where and when to pick up: Union Square Greenmarket or McCarren Park/Greenpoint Greenmarket Saturday 11/22, or Union Square Greenmarket Wednesday 11/26
www.violethillfarm.com 

Thanksgiving 2025 is right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients you need for a delicious meal. We will have some schedule changes to accommodate shopping schedules, see below.

*Market days with an asterisk mean it's a special market, rescheduled to Tuesday or Wednesday, normally held on a Thursday or Friday, so that customers have an opportunity to shop for Thanksgiving ingredients. 

And don't forget the turkey!

Monday, November 24:
Union Square, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 

Tuesday, November 25:
Bowling Green Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3:00pm Last day for the season
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-3pm 
Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket, BX, open 8am-4pm Last day for the season
City Hall Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm Last day for the season
*Columbia University Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm
Elmhurst Hospital Greenmarket, QNS, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
Fort Washington Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm
Lincoln Hospital Greenmarket, BX, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
Poe Park Greenmarket, BX, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
*Union Sq Greenmarket (Friday producers), MHTN, open 8am-6pm (LESEC will be collecting food scraps)

Wednesday, November 26: 
*97th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-2pm
Bartel-Pritchard Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3pm
Eastchester Farmstand, BX, open 10am-3pm Last day for the season
Flushing Greenmarket, QNS, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
Morris Heights Farmstand, BX, open 9:30am-2:30pm Last day for the season
Mount Sinai Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
*Tucker Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-6pm
Uptown Grand Central Farmstand, MHTN, open 1:30pm-7pm Last day for the season
Woodhull Farmstand, BK, open 9am-2pm Last day for the season

Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28: 
All Greenmarkets and Farmstand locations closed. 
**The Union Square Friday Greenmarket is closed, but Lower East Side Ecology Center will be collecting food scraps at Park and 17th Street. 

Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30
All GrowNYC Greenmarket locations OPEN on regular schedule. Please check individual market webpages for farmer attendance.
All GrowNYC Farmstand locations CLOSED

Experience the vibrant flavors and festive spirit of fall at the Union Square Greenmarket! This season, immerse yourself in a bounty of fresh, locally-grown produce that’s perfect for your autumn recipes. But that’s not all—join us for a series of exciting special events that celebrate the best of the season, from weekly book signings with famous chefs and authors to celebrations of regional fiber, cider, and fermentation. 

Union Square Greenmarket Cider Village
Friday, October 10 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Union Square Greenmarket (Southwest Entrance)
Join us for the 5th Annual Union Square Greenmarket Cider Village.

• Meet cideries from across New York State, sample their hard ciders, and learn about the techniques that go into perfecting each bottle.
• Check out the Hudson Valley Apple Project's apple varietal display with over 55 rare, unique, and historical apples.

Apple pressing! Apple cider demos! Apple crafts! And more!

This year’s participating cideries include: 

• East Hollow Cider - Petersburg, NY - https://www.easthollowonlinestore.com/ 

• New York Cider Company - Ithaca, NY - https://www.nyciderco.com/ 

• Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider - Rhinebeck, NY - http://www.hudsonvalleyfarmhousecider.com/ 

• Nine Pin Cider Works - Albany, NY - https://www.ninepincider.com/ 

• Original Sin Cider - Ancram, NY - http://www.origsin.com/

• Sunken City Cider - Gilboa, NY - https://www.sunkencitycider.com/ 

• Greenpoint Cidery - Brooklyn, NY - https://www.greenpointcidery.com/

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Union Square Greenmarket Fermentation Fest
Friday, September 12 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Union Square Greenmarket (Southwest Entrance)

Come explore the wide, wonderful, and fantastic world of fermentation at the Union Square Greenmarket’s second annual Fermentation Fest! The festival brings together Greenmarket farmers, chefs, scientists, and artists who all harness the ancient art of fermentation in their work. Learn the ins and outs of fermentation through demos and tastings from chefs who shop at the market, purchase ready-made fermented products from our farmers who utilize fermentation to preserve their harvests, and peruse a pop-up fermentation bookshop, hosted by Greenpoint book store Archestratus Books + Foods, for all the inspiration and recipes you need to make your own ferments at home, and more!

Special Guest, American guru of fermentation, author, and DIY food activist SANDOR KATZ will be signing books and sharing sauerkraut and sour pickle secrets from 11 AM -3 PM.

Demo Schedule:

10 AM to 12 PM

Victoria Blamey, Abdalrahman Ayyad, Mark Ordaz of Family Meal at Blue Hill, and Carlos Rodriguez of Corima

1 PM to 3 PM

Mei Liao, Hooni Kim of Little Banchan Shop, Kane Sorrells of Ilis, and Dr. Michael Mazourek of Maz Lab Seeds

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FLOCK: A Celebration of Regional Fiber
GrowNYC + New York Fibershed
Friday, September 26 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Union Square Greenmarket (Southwest Entrance)

Join GrowNYC’s Union Square Greenmarket, the New York Fibershed, and local fiber producers to celebrate regional, regenerative textile production that’s happening right here in NY! There will be locally sourced and produced textile products, fibers and yarns available at the market as well as interactive demonstrations by local artisans. 

• Meet the New York farmers and producers working hard to make sustainable products.
• Engage in the process of transforming fibers from raw fleece to finished woven fabric.
• Learn how you can integrate local fiber into your life while helping to build community.
• ​Support NY textile artisans 

New York Fibershed unites urban and rural land stewards who are engaged in cultivating fiber and natural dyes to the citizens who call this city their home. Our goal is to build a welcoming and accessible network that fosters community and craftsmanship at the local level. Our Fibershed strives to create a more resilient, equitable and sustainable future while engaging in advocacy, learning, and collaborative opportunities.

The New York Textile Lab and the Carbon Farm Network are both central projects and partners of the New York Fibershed. The land, farmers, processors, and designers behind this initiative are committed to creating a "‘Soil-to-Soil’ textile system.

Learn more at newyorkfibershed.org and newyorktextilelab.com

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Union Square Greenmarket Book Signings
Full schedule here

It's farmers market season in New York City!

GrowNYC Greenmarkets 
GrowNYC's year-round Greenmarket farmers markets will soon be growing as farmers bring additional delicious fruits and vegetables to market every day, and our seasonal Greenmarkets begin opening in April. New Yorkers (and visitors!) can find a bounty of fresh, local products at Greenmarkets throughout the city. 

Check out individual market webpages for daily farmer attendance and information about upcoming activities such as cooking demonstrations and family-friendly programming.

GrowNYC Farmstands
GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC, along with Greenmarket sites. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC sells fresh, affordable food in underserved and under resourced neighborhoods across NYC. The food sold at Farmstands is grown by farmers in the Northeast and transparently sourced through GrowNYC Wholesale. This vital food access program also offers important job opportunities for New Yorkers, ensures healthy, fresh food access across the city, and provides vital revenue for family farms in the Northeast.

All GrowNYC Greenmarkets accept SNAP/EBT, Debit/Credit, Healthfirst OTC cards (LIP and CC members only), WIC & Senior FMNP coupons, and Greenmarket Bucks accepted.
Spend $2 in SNAP/EBT/P-EBT, get bonus $2 Health Buck, up to $10 per day.
 

We’re on Instagram and Facebook. Follow us for up-to-date news.

Take the Greenmarket Summer Challenge! #gmktsummerchallenge

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: Celebrate summer, support Greenmarket farmers and farm businesses, and enjoy the freshest flavors of the season.

Each week across GrowNYC Instagram channels, we will post a Greenmarket ingredient that is in peak abundance and freshness. Cook a dish with that market ingredient and tag us on Instagram using #gmktsummerchallenge or send in a submission for a chance to win. Each week we will re-post photos of finished dishes and choose a winner who will receive a market tote. Submissions are due by noon on Saturday!

Week of August 18 - Melons

And just like that, we are in our second to last Greenmarket Summer Challenge week. It’s been a long, hot summer and y’all deserve a treat. Enter MELON WEEK! What better way to cool off in August than with a hydrating fruit like melon?! And is it even summer if you haven’t chowed down on a cold watermelon? Of course, don’t limit yourself to just watermelon. The beauty of shopping for melons at Greenmarket is the variety. Fun fact: our farmers grow 139 different varieties of melons! Cantaloupe, honeydew, red, yellow, and orange watermelon, snow leopard, canary, Korean melon… just to name a few. We’ll even accept cucamelon and bitter melon submissions (they’re in the melon fam 😉)! Make a melon granita (inspired by our friends at @caffepanna 🥰), pickle or kimchi the rind, whip up a summery melon salad loaded with herbs and goat cheese, or make a agua fresca de melón. The options are endless—and delicious—and we can’t wait to see how you show off our late summer beauties.

A quick refresh on how it works:

🍉 Shop for melons at a Greenmarket near you!

🍉 Make a recipe and snap a pic!

🍉 Submit it to us by 12pm on Saturday, August 23! You can DM us, post using #gmktsummerchallenge, or submit via the form linked in our bio.

Each week, at least one (or sometimes two or three) contestants will be selected to win a Greenmarket tote! Show us your creativity, try a new melon variety or recipe, and let us what you’re working with!

Whether you're a seasoned market-goer or a first-timer, this is your chance to eat well, shop local, and connect with your community this summer.

Summer Shopper Cards Are Here! 

Earn a small reward and big bragging rights for shopping at the Greenmarket this summer! 

Here’s how to participate:

1. Collect a Summer Shopper card at any Greenmarket Market Info Tent beginning Monday, July 14.

2. Punch your card at any Greenmarket Market Info tent each time you shop between now and Sunday, September 7.

3. Once you’ve received 5 punches your card is full. One card per shopper for the duration of the promotion.

4. Turn your filled card in at any Greenmarket between September 8-14.

5. Win a small prize and entry into the Greenmarket raffle!

See you at the market!