we bring local food and local folks together!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we thank you for your support. You probably know that good farmers' markets don't just happen... they require planning, funding and plenty of passion! If you want to help create a vibrant, thriving community gathering space in Oak Ridge that is focused on good health, nutrition education and food security, please consider supporting our work.
Food Security
We accept and double SNAP/EBT in all our farmers’ markets. We match SNAP up to $20 per day, in both the Winter Farmers’ Market and Market-To-Go.
Nourish Kids
Nourish Kids Club is free for children ages 2 to 12 every week at the Winter Farmers’ Market and special events during the summer.
Children receive $5 in Produce Bucks to spend at the market on fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a vegetable sample and fun activity!
Backyard & Community Gardening
Join us summer 2023 as we empower 10 households in Oak Ridge to grow their own food. Tools, seeds, education provided. Read more.
Community gardening
Join our community mushroom gardening project, and grow mushrooms in your backyard. We hold yearly Mushroom Planting Activities, and offer mushroom logs for sale as available.
Nutrition Education
Cooking demonstrations, nutrition education classes and more are offered January through March at the Winter Farmers’ Market. Check our events tab for more info.
SNAP/EBT
Aceptamos BENEFICIOS SNAP/EBT en todo el mercado, y ofrecemos Double Up Food Bucks (hasta $20 adicionales por día para frutas y verduras frescas) en todos los mercados de nuestros agricultores. Este proyecto se financia bajo un contrato de subvención con el Estado de Tennessee.
NOURISH KIDS
Nourish Kids (anteriormente Power of Produce Club) - Actividades educativas gratuitas para niños de 2 a 12 años cada semana en el Winter Farmers' Market. Los niños reciben $5 en Produce Bucks para gastar en el mercado de frutas y verduras frescas, además de una muestra de verduras y actividades divertidas! Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, todas las actividades y muestras se llevarán a casa en lugar de al mercado.
JARDIN COMINITARIO
¡Únase a nuestro proyecto comunitario de jardinería de hongos y cultive hongos en su patio trasero! Póngase en contacto con nosotros para obtener más información.
DEMOSTRACIONES DE COCINA
Farmers' Market Fresh Program, trae demostraciones y recetas de cocina saludable al Winter Farmers' Market.
GRANJA A ESCUELA
Grow Oak Ridge ofrece un programa de granja a escuela en el Condado de Anderson para fomentar la alimentación saludable y el conocimiento de los alimentos locales entre nuestros estudiantes. Si desea que Grow Oak Ridge visite su escuela, por favor contáctenos.