By Evanthia Malliris
Summertime means it’s time to gather at the Belmont Farmers’ Market. For 14 years, the market has been a welcoming spot that offers fresh, local food along with music, storytelling, and activities for kids. Visitors can see neighbors, try new offerings from guest vendors, and meet representatives from the town and local organizations at the Community Table.
This year’s new vendors include:
- Beverly Bees
- C & M Farm
- Common Acre Farm
- Just Hummus
- Lilac Hedge Farm
- Mariposa Bakery, Tick Tock Chocolates
- When Life Gives You Lemons
The Market matches SNAP benefits up to $20 per shopper each week, WIC (for moms and infants), and senior FMNP coupons. Most farm vendors accept HIP (Healthy Incentives Program), which offers free produce to SNAP users. And remember, there’s a plastic bag ban in Belmont now. But conveniently, reusable bags are available for purchase at the market. See you next Thursday!
Dick’s Market Gardens & Greenhouses is just one of the many independent and family-owned farms and artisans offering fresh, local produce and products every Thursday afternoon through October. (Sara McCabe photo)
Belmont Farmers’ Market
Thursday afternoons, 2–6:30 PM, through October
In Belmont Center municipal parking lot, at the intersection of Cross Street and Channing Road, behind the shops on Leonard Street.
Evanthia Malliris is a director of the Belmont Citizens Forum.
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