Initiatives

About the Program

BCDC’s Farmers Market Initiative, one component of the Newark Fresh Foods Program, uniquely expands access  to locally grown fresh food for Newark residents while supporting farmers within our region.  In partnership with the City of Newark’s Family Success Centers and Bank of America, BCDC hosts one farmer per month at one of ten Family Success Centers. This year’s Farmers Market ran from June through October. Check back on our website for details on next year’s program.

Details on the Farmer’s Market Initiative:

Produce at the markets

All produce sold at the markets is Jersey Fresh, grown in New Jersey.  The produce varies by season – examples include collard greens, tomatoes, corn, peaches, lettuce, cilantro, and cabbage.

EBT and Food Stamps

All farmers’ markets accept EBT.

WIC and Seniors’ Vouchers

ll Thursday and Friday markets accept WIC and Seniors’ Farmers’ Market Vouchers.  For information on WIC Vouchers, please call the Newark WIC office at 973-733-7628; for information on Seniors’ Vouchers, please call the Newark Nutrition Project for the Elderly at 973-624-2166.

Discounts

BCDC provides discounts at many markets on a "first come, first served" basis.

Marketing and Market Management

BCDC and Family Success Centers staff manage all markets, and they are available to answer any questions you have.

Community Food Bank of New Jersey

BCDC is proud to support the Community Food Bank of NJ by providing a portion of produce from each market to the Community Food Bank of NJ.

Participating Farmers will accept Food Stamps. Select Farmers will accept WIC Farmers Market and Seniors’ Vouchers. Discounts may be available at checkout, courtesy of BCDC.
For more information please call BCDC at 973-273-1040.

About the Farms

Brick City Urban Farms

Brick City Urban Farms is a for-profit, socially conscious business that uses urban farming techniques to maximize production in urban environments. Their innovative farming techniques allow them to produce high quality, locally grown, reasonably priced produce.
www.BrickCityUrbanFarms.org

Liberty Farm

Liberty Farm is located in Sandyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. Known for its gourmet sweet corn, blue potatos, and hardneck garlic, Liberty Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables, including onions, potatoes, tomatos, tomatillos, peppers, squash, and herbs. Liberty Farm also specializes in gourmet delicacies such as popcorn and garlic jelly.
www.SaveLibertyFarm.com

Naturally Grown Gardens

Naturally Grown Gardens produces top quality flowers, herbs, fruits and veggies without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. They are located at the Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington, NJ.
www.NaturallyGrownGardens.com