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Wednesday kicks off the 2023 Dunkirk Farmers Market season. The market will take place every Wednesday through Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Dunkirk Senior Center at 45 Cliffstar Court -- rain or shine.
"We are proud to announce that Refresco will once again be the Title Sponsor for our 2023 Dunkirk Farmers Market season! On behalf of Mayor Rosas, and the City of Dunkirk, we would like to thank Refresco for their ongoing support of the Market. They have always been great supporters of our community," says E.J. Hayes, city of Dunkirk Deputy Director of Planning and Development. Hayes also announced the Market has once again been selected to the Field & Fork Network's Double Up Program, "We are grateful to Field & Fork Network for their continued funding support through the state Double Up Food Bucks Program.
The program allows SNAP users to double up to $20 of their SNAP dollars at the Market. SNAP money can go towards additional fresh produce. It's a wonderful program helping SNAP users access fresh foods, while keeping SNAP dollars local to support our farmers." The Double Up Program begins July 5 and runs through the end of the season.
Roberto Fred Farms and Richard Feinen Farms will return to the Market weekly. They offer a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, and vegetable plants. The market will be adding some new vendors this season which includes the return of a meat vendor.
Conklin Family Farms will be on hand to provide a wonderful assortment of beef, pork, eggs and select dairy products. Franklin's Honey & Apples is returning most weeks with their delicious kettle corn, honey and apple products. Lazy Acre Farm & Greenhouse will be selling a beautiful array of cut flower bouquets, hanging baskets, sunflowers and mums. Gardens of Eternity is back and offering some of natural body products and soaps, washcloths, breads, jams and dip mixes. Additionally, Gelati's Italian Ice and Sunshine Honey will be returning to the Market this season.
The Dunkirk Farmers Market accepts EBT/SNAP benefits, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, and WIC VF checks. The Market is awaiting more information on the availability of FreshConnect the checks distributions, once they are available, they can be redeemed through the end of the season.
If you are interested in becoming a farm vendor, entertainer, craft or prepared food vendor, or are a community organization wishing to set up a table, please contact Hayes or Kevin Luce, market manager, at 716-366-9876 or Dunkirkfarmersmarket@gmail.com.