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Be a Greenmarket or Farmstand Winter Warrior!

December 22, 2024
Posted in Greenmarket | Tagged Winter Warrior

Rise and shine, Winter Warriors, it’s go time! We know the cold can’t stop your craving for locally-grown fruits and vegetables from your neighborhood Greenmarket (23 open year-round!). Bundle up and head to the market — our staff, farmers, and volunteers can’t wait to welcome you.

Our Winter Warrior loyalty cards are now available at all GrowNYC Greenmarkets and Farmstands. Pick up your card at the GrowNYC Market Information Tent, check in during your visits to the market this winter, and enjoy rewards including heartfelt thanks from our farmers and staff, a small prize, and a chance to enter our raffle.

Pro Tip: Check your home market’s webpage to see which farmers will be there on any given market day. Attendance is posted by 8 AM!

2024 Holiday Schedule - Greenmarkets & Farmstands

December 21, 2024
Posted in Greenmarket

Christmas and New Years are right around the corner and markets are abundant with all of the ingredients (as well as wreaths, trees, and gifts!) you need for delicious meals and celebrations. Some scheduling changes will take place due to the holidays, see below for full schedule. 

Please note, food scrap and clothing collections remain the same for regularly scheduled market days, unless otherwise noted. 

**For additional information about a specific location, including food scrap and clothing collection hours, please visit the market webpage linked below (or here). For farmer/producer attendance, scroll to the bottom of each individual market webpage, updated the morning of each market day.

Saturday 12/21
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Ft Greene Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
McCarren Park Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
7th Avenue Sunset Park Greenmarket & Farmstand, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Bed-Stuy Farmstand, BK, Farmstand open 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
St. George Greenmarket, SI, market open 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  

82nd Street Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Inwood Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Tribeca Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Abingdon Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tucker Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Sunnyside Greenmarket, QNS, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Sunday 12/22
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Cortelyou Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Forest Hills Greenmarket, QNS, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Jackson Heights Greenmarket, QNS, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tompkins Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
79th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Columbia University Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Monday 12/23
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 12/24
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  (with Wednesday Producers) 

Wednesday 12/25
CLOSED Bartel-Pritchard Greenmarket
CLOSED Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket
CLOSED Union Square Greenmarket
CLOSED Uptown Grand Central Farmstand

Thursday 12/26
CLOSED Columbia University Greenmarket
CLOSED Tucker Square Greenmarket
CLOSED Lenox Hill Farmstand
CLOSED Norwood Farmstand

Friday 12/27
97th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
CLOSED Crown Heights Farmstand

Saturday 12/28
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Ft Greene Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
McCarren Park Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
St. George Greenmarket, SI, market open 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  

82nd Street Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Inwood Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Tribeca Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Abingdon Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tucker Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Sunnyside Greenmarket, QNS, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
CLOSED 7th Avenue Sunset Park Greenmarket
CLOSED Bed-Stuy Farmstand
CLOSED 7th Avenue Sunset Park Farmstand

Sunday 12/29
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Cortelyou Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Forest Hills Greenmarket, QNS, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Jackson Heights Greenmarket, QNS, market open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tompkins Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
79th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Columbia University Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Monday 12/30
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, market open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 12/31 - Last day to spend 2024 Health Bucks, Fresh Connect Checks, and Greenmarket Bucks! 
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, market open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

Wednesday 1/1
CLOSED Bartel-Pritchard Greenmarket
CLOSED Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket
CLOSED Union Square Greenmarket
CLOSED Uptown Grand Central Farmstand

Thursday 1/2
CLOSED Columbia University Greenmarket
CLOSED Tucker Square Greenmarket
CLOSED Lenox Hill Farmstand
CLOSED Norwood Farmstand

Friday, 1/3
Return to regular schedule

Deck the Halls - 2024 Greenmarket Gift Guide & Christmas Trees + Holiday Wreaths at Greenmarkets

December 1, 2024

Your locally grown Christmas trees, wreaths, and boughs will stay fresher longer and smell incredible. Greenmarkets where you can stock up on holiday greens:

A'moon Farm: Wreaths, Bouquets, Garlands, Princess Pines, White Pines, Cedar Pines, Mountain Laurels, Boxwood, Juniper, and Rosehips (Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Tompkins Square Greenmarket Sundays)
Down Home Acres: Wreaths (97th Street Greenmarket Fridays, 77th Street Greenmarket Sundays, Columbia University Greenmarket Sundays)
Durr Wholesale: Wreaths, centerpieces, and bouquets (Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays) 
Fantastic Gardens: Potted evergreens, poinsettias, amaryllis (Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
Green Life Farm: Wreaths (77th Street Greenmarket Sundays)
Luna Family Farm: Wreaths, centerpieces, and bouquets (Columbia University Greenmarket Thursdays; Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket Sundays; Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
Moonshot Farm: Wreaths and potted plants -  amaryllis, paperwhites, evergreen bundles, bouquets and centerpieces (Union Square Greenmarket Fridays and Army Plaza Greenmarkets Saturdays)
Newgate Farms: Wreaths (Cortelyou Greenmarket Sundays, Columbia Greenmarket Thursdays)
Pe-tal Plants: Potted evergreens, poinsettias, and amaryllis (Union Square Greenmarket Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
Phillips Farm: Eucalyptus Wreaths (Union Square Saturdays, Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket Saturdays, Jackson Heights Greenmarket Sundays)
Rabbits Run Farm: Wreaths and potted plants (St. George Greenmarket Saturdays) 
Rancho Hermanos Luna: Wreaths, centerpieces, and evergreen decor (Union Square Greenmarket Mondays, Tucker Square Greenmarket Thursdays, and Abingdon Square Greenmarket Saturdays)
Rexcroft Farm: Wreaths, Dried flower bouquets (Fort Greene Greenmarket Saturdays) 
River Garden: Dried flower wreaths (Union Square Greenmarket Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
Stokes Farm: Herb wreaths (Tucker Square Greenmarket Thursdays and Saturdays; Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays)
Van Houten Farms: Trees, wreaths, and garland (Union Square Greenmarket Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)

Holiday gift shopping for the Greenmarket lover is made easy with this list of popular holiday gifts from Greenmarket producers. 

GREENMARKET GIFTS
Greenmarket Merch: Tote bags (many farmers also tell totes!), reusable produce bags, 2025 calendar designed by Aly Miller Illustrations 
Greenmarket Tokens: Wooden tokens can be purchased in $5 increments at the information tent at any Greenmarket using a credit or debit card. Tokens can be used like money at most vendors. 

SELF CARE
Soaps 
Sachets, Salves, Lip Balms, Lotions, and Body Oils
Beeswax Candles 
Wool Apparel, Yarn, Hats, Scarves
Herbal Tinctures, Teas, and Tisanes 

DECOR
Wreaths
Decorative Garlic Braids 
Poinsettias, Paper Whites, and Orchids
Succulent & Cactus 
Farmstead Wool Blankets and Wall Hangings 

TO DRINK
Hard Cider
Wine
Egg Nog
Spirits: Gin, Corn Whiskey, Vodka, Unaged Single Malt Whiskey
Bitters

TO EAT
Jams and Preserves
Farmstead Cheeses
Honey 
Herb Wreaths 
Cookies, Pies and Baked Goods
Maple Syrup, Maple Cotton Candy & Maple Candies
Popcorn
Chicken Liver Bourbon Pâté 
Soppressata and Cured Chorizo
Duck Salami and Prosciutto 
Bison Jerky 
Dried & Smoked Chiles & Powdered Spices 

Please note, not all of these items are sold at every market location so check the producer line-up to see what products are available at your local Greenmarket.


 

Summer EBT benefits expire starting November 28th

November 25, 2024

*Please Note: Health Bucks expire on December, 31 2024

 

As Summer EBT Benefits Begin to Expire, Here's How They Can Support Your Family

As New York families gear up for the winter season, many may be unaware that their Summer EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) benefits are set to expire soon. These benefits play a critical role in helping families keep their children well-nourished during the summer months when free or reduced-price school meals are unavailable. For many, Summer EBT is a lifeline that bridges the gap between the school years.

Reminder: Benefits Begin to Expire Soon!

If you received Summer EBT benefits this year, it’s important to know that the first round of benefits is set to expire on November 28th. Your benefit expiration date is based on the specific date your child’s benefits were issued. Be sure to use the remaining funds before they disappear! Benefits do not roll over into the next year, so don't miss out on the assistance available to you.

 

How to Check Your Benefits 

  1. Check Your Benefits Expiration Date: Summer EBT benefits will remain available up to 122 days after they were issued. All unused benefits are removed from the card after this time. Be sure to check when your benefits expire by creating an online account at ebtEDGE.com.
  2. Check Your Balance: You can check your EBT balance by:
    • Visiting ebtEDGE online portal and creating an account at: ebtEDGE.com
    • Calling the EBT Customer Service Center at 1-888-328-6399
  3. Using Your Benefits: You can use your Summer EBT card at most grocery stores and SNAP-participating retailers, just as you would with any regular SNAP EBT card. You can locate a store nearby by using this retail locator.
  4. Card Replacement Requests and PIN Activation: To request a replacement card, call the EBT customer service center at 1-888-328-6399 and follow these instructions. To select a PIN and activate your Summer EBT card, call the EBT customer service center at 1-888-328-6399 and follow these steps
  5. Address Changes: Your child's Summer EBT benefit card was mailed to the most recent address provided by your child's school. If you did not receive the card, please call the Summer EBT Customer Service line at 1-833-452-0096 to update your information and have a replacement Summer EBT benefit card mailed to you.

 

Why Summer EBT is Vital for New York Families

Summer EBT ensures that eligible families can afford nutritious food while school is out. This program provides $120 per child to eligible families in New York to be used at grocery stores, farmers' markets, and other food retailers, allowing families to purchase essential food items. With food insecurity affecting 1 in 5 kids across New York State, Summer EBT reduces the risk of hunger for those who depend on school meals as a primary source of nutrition.

 

What Can You Buy with Summer EBT?

Summer EBT benefits allow families to purchase a variety of food items to help ensure children get the nutrition they need. Eligible items include:

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Whole grains
  • Dairy products
  • Meat, poultry, and fish
  • Non-perishable foods such as canned goods and pasta

 

Don’t Miss Out on This Support!

Make sure you use your Summer EBT benefits before they begin to expire starting November 28th. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on healthy and nutritious foods for your family. Stay connected with us for more resources and updates on how to make the most of your benefits! Check your benefit expiration date and balance here: ebtEDGE.com

 

2024 Thanksgiving Week Schedule - Greenmarkets and Farmstands

November 2, 2024

Thanksgiving 2024 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 25:
Union Square, MHTN, open 8am-6pm 

Tuesday, November 26:
Astor Place Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-5pm Last day for the season
Bowling Green Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3:30pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-3pm 
Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket, BX, 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 Last day for the season
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 27
*97th Street Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-2pm
Bartel-Pritchard Greenmarket, BK, open 8am-2pm
*Bowling Green Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3:30pm Last day for the season
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3pm
Eastchester Farmstand, BX, open 9:30am-2:30pm 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
Morrisania Farmstand, BX, open 10am-2pm Last day for the season
Mount Sinai Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
*Parkchester Greenmarket, BX, open 8am-3pm Last day for the season
Tribeca Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-3:30pm Last day for the season (Wednesdays only, open year-round on Saturdays)
*Tucker Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-4pm
Union Square Greenmarket, MHTN, open 8am-6pm
Uptown Grand Central Farmstand, MHTN, open 1:30pm-7pm
Woodhull Farmstand, BK, open 9am-2pm Last day for the season

Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29: 
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 30, and Sunday, December 1
All GrowNYC Greenmarket locations OPEN on regular schedule. Please check individual market webpages for farmer attendance.
All GrowNYC Farmstand locations CLOSED

Greenmarket Shoppers - We want to hear from YOU!

November 1, 2024
Posted in Greenmarket

🌟 GrowNYC Greenmarket Customers, We Want to Hear from You! 🌟

Help us improve your market experience by sharing your thoughts in our customer survey. Your feedback and experience matters to us!

Greenmarket Survey

As a thank you, anyone who completes the survey in full will be entered to win a raffle prize of $20 in Greenmarket Bucks, which can be used freely at any Greenmarket. 

Take a few moments to fill it out—your voice makes a difference!

Deadline: Friday, November 29

 

 

Greenmarket 2024 Turkey Guide

November 1, 2024

Thanksgiving 2024 is just around the corner—November 28th, 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 SaturdaysCortelyou Greenmarket SundaysJackson Heights Greenmarket Sundays or contact info@abundanceacresfarm.comPre-order is required.
Where and when to pick up: Sunnyside Greenmarket Saturday 11/23, Tribeca Saturday 11/23, Cortelyou Greenmarket Sunday 11/24, or Jackson Heights Greenmarket Sunday 11/24. 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: 

79th Street Sunday, 11/24
97th Street Wednesday, 11/27 
Brooklyn Borough Hall Saturday, 11/23
Carroll Gardens Sunday, 11/24
Columbia Sunday, 11/24
Cortelyou Sunday, 11/24
Forest Hills Sunday, 11/24
Fort Greene Saturday, 11/23

Grand Army Plaza Saturday, 11/23 
Greenpoint Saturday, 11/23
Inwood Saturday, 11/23
Jackson Heights Sunday, 11/24
Tribeca Saturday, 11/23
Union Square Wednesday, 11/27

 

† Market open Wednesday before Thanksgiving for pick-ups.

Halal Pastures Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White, Halal and Certified Organic (raised at Fisher Boy Farm in Middleburg, PA) 
Where and how to order: 92nd Street Greenmarket SundaysBrooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket Tuesdays or order online at www.halalpastures.com/turkey/
Where and when to pick up: 92nd Street Greenmarket Sunday 11/24, Brooklyn Borough Hall Tuesday 11/26
halalpastures.com/turkey/

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, or Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket Sundays or order online at www.oxhollowfarm.com
Where and when to pick up: Inwood Greenmarket Saturday 11/23, Union Square Greenmarket Saturday 11/23, 79th Street Greenmarket Sunday 11/24, or Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket Sunday 11/24, or Union Square Greenmarket Monday 11/25, 
www.oxhollowfarm.com

Ramble Creek Farm
Breeds: Broad Breasted White 
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket Fridays97th 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 11/26 or 97th Street Greenmarket Wednesday 11/27
www.ramblecreekfarm.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 11/23 or Wednesday 11/27
www.quattros.net

Tenfold Farm
Breed: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Email info@tenfoldfarmny.com
Where and when to pick up: 11/26 and 11/27 at the Tenfold Farm in Delhi, NY
www.tenfoldfarmny.com 

Violet Hill Farm
Breed: Broad Breasted White
Where and how to order: Union Square Greenmarket SaturdaysMcCarren 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 11/23, or Union Square Greenmarket Wednesday 11/27
www.violethillfarm.com 

Donate A Bag This November and Help Feed New York

September 26, 2024

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 16
City Harvest
Union Square Greenmarket

Saturday, November 16
City Harvest
Grand Army Plaza

Wednesday, November 20
City Harvest
Union Square Greenmarket

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