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Southeast Area Farmers Market Sept. 6

Sep4

Thank you, community partners!
Sept. 6 community partner: Grand Rapids Pit Bull Alliance

Community partners are a big part of the Southeast Area Farmers Market. In August, some of those partners gave 100 backpacks away to school kids and offered a free yoga class. Past partners have included the Grand Rapids Public Library, Healthy Homes, Grand Rapids Fire Department, and Planned Parenthood. In October, we are looking forward to co-hosting the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Pumpkin Party. Community partners are always welcome at the market. If your organization would like to share information and resources this month or next, email SEAFM@OKTjustice.org.  

Our Sept. 6 community partner is the Grand Rapids Pit Bull Alliance. Look at all they have to offer! Stop by and chat with them if your dog has any needs, such as pet food, veterinary care, vaccines, behavior training, or rehoming.

While you’re at the market, be sure to stock up on fresh local produce from New City farm and other vendors! The market warmly welcomes SNAP and other food assistance programs.

The market takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joe Taylor Park.

Southeast Area Farmers Market Saturday July 26 at Joe Taylor Park

Jul24

This Saturday July 26, come visit the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market for a wide variety of local produce, cottage kitchen foods, personal care items, crafts and ready-to-eat foods. The market accepts most food assistance programs. New City Farm, a program of New City Neighbors, is this year’s market produce anchor. You’ll love their fresh, chemical-free produce!

Here are the 2025 market dates:

August 9 & 23

September 6 & 20

October 4 & 18

Nov. 1 & 15

The 2025 market is a collaboration among OKT, New City Farm, and Baxter Community Center.

Southeast Area Farmers Market opens July 12

Jun30

The Southeast Area Farmers’ Market provides a wide variety of local produce, cottage kitchen foods, personal care items, crafts and ready-to-eat foods. Our vendors are primarily women of color, home growers and residents of OKT’s targeted neighborhoods. In addition to providing access to healthy food, the market hosts meal preparation activities, workshops and guests from community organizations. The market accepts most food assistance programs.

Welcome produce anchor New City Farm
New City Farm, a program of New City Neighbors, empowers youth through hands-on learning. The Farm grows on over four acres across three locations: a one-acre urban farm at 1115 Leonard St. NE; as partners with Grand Valley State University’s sustainability department on the Allendale campus; and two leased two acres at Plainsong Farm & Ministry in Rockford, MI. New City Farm will sell their fresh local produce at every Southeast Area Farmers Market this season. Produce not sold will be donated to Baxter Community Center’s Marketplace.

Welcome Baxter Community Center

OKT is thrilled to welcome Baxter Community Center as a partner in this year’s Southeast Area Farmers Market. Over the years, OKT has collaborated with Baxter on community events, bulk food orders, and healthy eating and cooking classes. In addition other its Marketplace, Baxter offers medical and dental services, a Child Development Center, and youth and adult programming.

Welcome Vendors!
If you would like to become a vendor, email SEAFM@OKTjustice.org for a Vendor Application Packet.

Welcome Community Organizations!
Schedule a date to table at the market and share your resources with our patrons.

The  Southeast Farmers Market is managed by Our Kitchen Table. Contact market manager Belinda Hendersen at SEAFM@OKTjustice.org.

New City Farm to vend produce at Southeast Area Farmers Market

Feb7

Our Kitchen Table is thrilled to announce that New City Farm will be selling its fresh local produce as a vendor at the  the Southeast Area Farmers Market during the 2025 market season.

New City Farms’ produce is 100% grown naturally,  hyper local, and offers a large selection. New City Farms’ programs support youth employment for 20 high school students annually. And, it assists young farm professionals in developing entrepreneurial skills while creating a more resilient food system in Grand Rapids.

New City Farm CSA shares available with SNAP


1. Select “Become a Shareholder.”
2. Click on the share size you want to buy.
3. Click on the seasons you want to participate — spring, summer, and/or fall.
4. Click on “EBT Checkout.”
5.  Checkout & register for an account.

You will receive a confirmation email 3-4 weeks before it’s time to pick up your first share at our farmhouse at 1115 Leonard St NE, 49505, located on bus lines 13 & 15.

Using Double Up Food Bucks, and EBT Card food Dollars, you can buy a CSA farm share from New City Farm for half price — and you can pay in advance or pay weekly. Bridge Card holders can sign up at NewCityFarm.org or scan the QR Code in the image below.

Last market of the season Saturday Nov. 2

Oct29

Saturday Nov. 2 will be the last time the Southeast Area Farmers Market will meet during 2024. Stop by to stock up on local produce for canning or freezing — or to enjoy one more taste of fresh. And our non-food vendors have some lovely products that make perfect gifts, if you want to get a jumpstart on the holidays.

Southeast Area Farmers Market Saturday Oct. 5!

Oct4

When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: MLK Jr. Park, Fuller & Franklin SE
We accept SNAP and more!

MLK Jr. Park is under construction bit that’s not stopping us from bringing fresh local produce, cottage foods, and other fabulous fare to you on Saturday as scheduled. Please park on the street and patronize these fabulous vendors!

Southeast Area Farmers Market Saturday Aug. 24

Aug22

The Southeast Area Farmer’s Market is hosting the Fried Green Tomato Festival during market hours this Saturday! From 12-2pm, our market manager Ms. Belinda will be teaching cooking demos and handing out free green tomato cook books.

This weeks vendors:

Moore Gardens & Farm ~ produce & cottage kitchen

GR Food Co-op~ produce

Remember When ~ produce & cottage kitchen

UMCH Fresh Market~ produce

Nettie’s

BGB Bags

Dan B’s

Darius Sweeties

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks hosts Tree ID tour at next Southeast Area Farmers Market

Aug6

When: 12 – 2 p.m. Sat. August 10

What: Learn what kinds of trees are growing in the park and how they benefit you.

Where: Meet in the park by the market tents. 
(West parking lot off Fuller Ave.) MAP

Join a Friends of Grand Rapids Parks certified arborist for a tree identification walk at the next Southeast Area Farmers Market, 12 – 2 p.m. August 10. You will learn how to identify different trees and their benefits!

This event is free, and all ages are welcome. Register here so Friends has an idea of how many people to expect. However, market patrons can join the tour without registering. 

Southeast Area Farmers Market opening day Saturday July 13

Jul9
  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at MLK Jr. Park,
  • 900 Fuller SE, 49506

Our Kitchen Table’s mission for the Southeast Area Farmers Market is to increase access to healthy foods in Grand Rapids’ southeast neighborhoods, where food apartheid is apparent. To accomplish that goal, we have brought on a new farmer as a vendor and, and we’re partnering with both New City Farm and The Grand Rapids Food Co-op.

To help us celebrate our opening day, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is deploying a firetruck to MLK Jr. Park during the market. Youngsters (and the rest of us) will be able to look inside and see it up close!

In addition to vending fresh produce, the Food Co-op will also host an information table and inviting patrons to join this a community-owned grocery that will be established soon. The cost for a lifetime household membership is:

  • Food For All program: $25 or $6/month for 5 months for people who self-identify as low income.
  • Standard membership: $250 per household or $26/month for 10 months.

Scholarships are available by request for people who can’t afford either.

All members receive the same benefits: one vote per household for who sits on the co-op board; member-only deal days; and profit sharing when store is profitable. A Supportive Business Program may also provide members discounts at participating businesses and educational opportunities.