Port Orchard Farmers Market

A nonprofit organization

$415 raised by 8 donors

42% complete

$1,000 Goal

The Port Orchard Farmers Market (POFM) is Kitsap County's longest-running farmers market, established in 1978. We provide a community gathering space for vendors selling local farm goods, artisan crafts, and prepared foods. It's an honor to be the incubator site of several local businesses that had their start vending at the farmers market. In 2020, POFM became a 501c3 which has allowed us to increase access to and education of locally-grown foods and nutrition. Each season we welcome 35,000+ customers to the waterfront to celebrate locally grown food and handmade products.

We have two part-time paid staff and a Board of Directors that actively works to keep the organization operating and growing. Our basic operating costs are covered by member/vendor fees, additional market programs and events are made possible by the generosity of our community of supporters through grants, sponsorships, donations, and volunteerism. 

Current programs:

  • Food Access! EBT matching funds program, supported by a grant, which doubles dollars to a certain amount increasing the amount of healthy produce that can be bought at POFM. Customers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT benefits can stretch their food budget to buy more fruits and vegetables!
  • The Power Of Produce (POP) Kids Club invites youth to particiate in food and nutritional education activities every second Saturday during market season. Upon completion of the POP activity, kids receive POP Carrot Coins to spend on produce within the market.
  • Music at the Market is our weekly showcase of local musicians playing live at the market.

Market amenities include being able to accept:

  • SNAP/EBT
  • WIC/Senior WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
  • Credit/debit cards

We look forward to bringing local food to the community for many years to come and appreciate your support in being able to expand upon our programs.

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Organization name

Port Orchard Farmers Market

Tax id (EIN)

91-1409037

Categories

Humanitarian Aid

Address

PO BOX 8247
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366

Phone

360 440 7594

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