Hood River Farmers Market Opens May 4th
From Gorge Grown Food Network:
By Hannah Ladwig
Hood River Ore. April 25, 2024 — Hood River Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the 5th & Columbia parking lot across from Full Sail Brewing. Market shoppers can enjoy free parking beside the market on the west side of the parking lot, anywhere west of 7th Street or on Wasco Street.
Customers can easily shop for a wide selection of farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, baked goods, beverages, meat, line-caught fish and so much more. While the focus of the market is on food, local makers and crafters will also showcase their hand-made products.
Hood River Farmers Market is a great place to purchase fresh, tasty and locally grown produce. Most produce travels 1,500 miles and takes 7 days to reach a grocery store. Produce at the Hood River Farmers Market on average travels less than 10 miles from the farm to reach market customers and produce is picked just hours before the opening bell rings.
SNAP EBT (formerly known as food stamps) customers can receive up to an additional $40 free to shop at the market when they use their EBT card. To use a SNAP card at the market, visit the market info booth (the orange tent). When a customer purchases $20 in SNAP market tokens, they will receive an extra $20 in tokens and $20 in Double Up Food Bucks. SNAP tokens can be spent on any SNAP-eligible items from market vendors like fresh produce, meat, cheese, bread, and food-producing plant starts. Double Up Food Bucks can be spent on fresh vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, fruits, and food-producing plant starts. SNAP cards and Summer EBT (or “Sun Bucks”) from any state are accepted.
The market also accepts WIC and Senior Farmers Market vouchers. Plus, the first 20 kids to visit the market can receive a free $2 token to buy their fruits or vegetables!
This is Gorge Grown Food Network’s 18th year managing the Gorge’s most robust farmers market. 2023 was the farmers market’s most successful season to date and Gorge Grown Food Network anticipates more growth this year.
Gorge Grown Food Network’s mission is to build a resilient, local food system that improves the health and well-being of the community. Visit www.gorgegrown.com or call 541-490-6420 for more information.
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