Did you know that San Mateo County has several different farmers markets? Farmers markets are a great way to stock up on nutritious, seasonal produce from local farmers. Shopping local gives you an opportunity to get fresh produce, while also supporting your community by purchasing from local growers.
According to The Silver Lining’s 7 Reasons why you Should Visit a Farmers Market, local farmers markets offer more variety at cheaper prices. “When you visit a grocery store, the cost for organic and sustainably grown produce can put a real dent in your pocketbook. But did you know that at a farmers market, the cost for freshly picked, sustainably grown (and often organic) produce is just a fraction of the cost?
Without the added overhead of rent, executive salaries and shipping costs, farmers can often charge much lower prices for the produce you love.”
Here’s a list of San Mateo County Farmers Markets:
When
Thursdays & Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Year Round
Where
Serramonte Mall (behind Macy’s): 133 Serramonte Center, Daly City
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When
Year-Round Sundays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
1010 Metro Center Boulevard, Foster City
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When
Sundays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 1 through December 22
Where
Shoreline Station
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When
Year-Round Sundays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
On Chestnut Street, between Santa Cruz Ave. & Menlo Ave. (Downtown Menlo Park)
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When
Wednesdays 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM May 1 through December 22
Where
Rockaway Beach, Pacifica
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When
Saturdays in April through November 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where
500 Block of Arguello Redwood City
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When
Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where
781 Tennis Dr., South San Francisco, CA
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Facebook started a new season of the Mobile Market Program on Sunday March 10th. Every Sunday, the mobile market will travel around the Menlo Park area offering fresh, local, and organic food. Local residents can purchase a bag containing about $60 worth of food for $15, with cash, credit or a CalFresh EBT card. The bags are filled with local eggs, cheese, bread, juice, meats, pastas and other seasonal products.
The truck will be in Menlo Park, at the Belle Haven Branch Library at 413 Ivy Drive from 9 to 10 AM, at the St. Francis of Assisi Church at 1425 Bay Road in East Palo Alto from 10:30 to 11:45 AM, and at the East Palo Alto Senior Center at 560 Bell St. in East Palo Alto from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.
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