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Jojo Zhu holds steamed buns in front of Papa's Dumpling's stand at the Mission Community Market in San Francisco.

The Farmers Market Community Shares Lunar New Year Traditions

January 20, 2023

Farmers and food makers in the Foodwise market community shares what’s on their Lunar New Year table.

Beloved Cheesecake Maker Crumble & Whisk Opens a New Restaurant in the East Bay

January 13, 2023

Crumble & Whisk’s new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Oakland marks a milestone for baker Charles Farrier.
FWT interns in the farmers market, from left to right: Yungmin, Sofia, and maybe: Rayyane

Intern Spotlight: Rayyane Matonding, Sofia Sosa, and Yungmin Chee

January 13, 2023

We thank our fall 2022 Foodwise Teens interns for their support.
Picture of Jacob Bindman, SF New Deal. Photo by Michelle Min

Foodwise Volunteers and Interns Make an Impact Beyond the Farmers Market

January 6, 2023

We got in touch with a few past volunteers and interns who are continuing to make a positive impact in our food community today.
Group photo of the Foodwise staff at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Foodwise Wishes You a Nourishing New Year

December 30, 2022

As the year winds down, we are so grateful for you! Look back at what we accomplished together in 2022.

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Nourish Foodwise Kids & Families

December 23, 2022

Through Foodwise’s family cook nights, students are deepening their knowledge and building community through food with their peers, teachers, and families.
Colorful bunches of carrots at a Ferry Plaza Farmers Market stand with shoppers in the background

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Help Make Fresh Food Accessible to All

December 16, 2022

CalFresh usage at Foodwise farmers markets has tripled. Learn how you can support food access for families in your community.
Foodwise interns, Bonnie, Jeila, and Naomi

Intern Spotlight: Bonnie Scott, Jeila Palma, and Naomi Webb

December 9, 2022

As the fall semester wraps up, we thank events intern Bonnie Scott and Foodwise Kids interns Jeila Palma and Naomi Webb.
The Balakian family leading a cooking demo at the Foodwise Classroom

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Support the Next Generation of Farmers

December 8, 2022

Amber Balakian shared what your support means to her and her family, and why it is critical to invest in Foodwise education programs.
Farmer Modesto Sanchez and Foodwise Teens participant Luzaneth Garcia at the Oya Organics stand at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Farmers Markets Are for Everyone: Grow Future Food Leaders

December 2, 2022

In this new video from Foodwise, you’ll hear from graduates from our Foodwise Teens program and next-generation farmers at Foodwise farmers markets.

Farmer Dede Boies of Root Down Farm looking at live turkeys at her ranch

Ferry Plaza Farmers and Food Makers Share Their Holiday Feast Traditions

November 11, 2022

For Ferry Plaza Farmers Market farmers and food makers, local foods always take center stage on the table.
Volunteer Hannah Brown with Foodwise Kids students

Volunteer of the Month: Hannah Brown

November 4, 2022

Hannah Brown, a regular at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, has been lending a hand with Foodwise Kids and at the Information Booth.