Week of September 25 & 28

Thank you, thank you to all who supported Harvest for the Hungry last week!  We delivered 3 boxes and about a dozen bags filled with food, along with several cash donations, to the food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church.  They were so appreciative of the contributions.

The market is still in full swing, and the Saturday market remains open through the END of October - that's 5 more weeks of fresh, local produce and all of your other favorites!  Fall produce items like winter squash and pumpkins are now available.  Sweet corn will be finishing up soon, so get it while you can!

There are 2 weeks left to shop the Wednesday market (final day October 2).

Last week, in addition to our Harvest for the Hungry drive, Power Up Nutrition shared samples and recipes for pumpkin hummus, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank was on hand with healthy recipes and information about SNAP benefits, and we enjoyed more live music by Country Blue.

This week, musician Al Craigie returns - and you never know who will join him!

Foodbucks are back!  Huge thanks to the United Way of Indiana County their generous support.

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Harvest for the Hungry

Did you know...

• 1 in 8 Pennsylvanians struggle with hunger 
• 1 in 6 children in Pennsylvania struggles with hunger

September is Hunger Action Month (through Feeding America), so we are taking action right here at our market.  Read on to learn more about how you can help!

Last week, Home Instead Senior Care and Senior LIFE were on hand to share resources and services available to our senior neighbors.  Color to Dye For joined us once again in the artisan booth with her unique hand-dyed items, jewelry, and home decor. 

Thank you to Tony's Orchard for being with us again this season.  Last week was their final market of the year, but we look forward to having them back with even more delicious apples and peaches next season!

Harvest for the Hungry

This week, we join organizations and communities nationwide in supporting Hunger Action Month.  Right here in Indiana County, nearly than 12,000 people are food-insecure, including 3,300 children, meaning that they lack access to enough food for an active, healthy life (USDA).  Children, seniors, and people living in rural areas are at particular risk for food insecurity and hunger. 

So, how can you help this weekend?  

It's easy!!  Simply purchase extra food items from our market vendors and drop them off at the market information booth (the same booth where you swipe your credit/debit/EBT card for tokens).

All donations will be delivered to the food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church.

Then, be sure to enjoy the other special booths and activities happening at the event.

• Learn how to make pumpkin hummus (and try a sample) with Power Up Nutrition
• Learn more about SNAP benefits and pick up some healthy recipes from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
• Enjoy live music by County Blue - an acoustic country and bluegrass duo (and new market favorite!)

Some of our vendors will participate, as well.  Mahoning Creek Farm will NOT be at the market this week, but chose to donate 10% of last week's sales (in meats) to the food bank.  Thank you!

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Week of September 11 & 14

School is back in session, mornings have been a bit cooler, and fall produce in coming into season.  Signs of fall are moving in, but we're staying right here!  The Saturday market is open all the way through October, and our Wednesday market runs until October 2.  That means you've still got 7 more weeks to enjoy the freshest produce around and lots of other locally-produced goodies!

Speaking of fall produce, we are starting to see more winter squash and pumpkins.  Buck Run Honey was set up last week, and Lone Oak Farm had their very own real luffa (or loofah, if you prefer) for sale!  Country Blue also returned and provided some great live music!

This week, Home Instead Senior Care will be on hand at the Saturday market with information about their programs and in-home services that seek to "enhance the lives of aging adults and their families."  Color To Dye For will be in the artisan booth with unique hand-dyed clothing, accessories, and fabric.

Save the Date

Harvest for the Hungry is September 21!

September is Hunger Action Month, so we set aside one day each year to collect donations for a local food pantry.  Just purchase extra food at the market and drop it off at the market information booth.

There will also be live music, healthy food samples, and more.  Bring the whole family for a fun morning at the market, and help fight hunger in our community!

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Week of September 4 & 7

September is here and it is beginning to feel like autumn is upon us!  It's that time of year for crisp apples, gooey cinnamon rolls, and hearty winter squash.  But not so fast... your summer favorites are still hanging on - lots of fresh tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, melons, and more fill our vendor's stands each week.  Stop by to savor the last weeks summer and welcome new items each week!

Last week, we welcomed back local artisans Shawna Montgomery, Chandler Bouton & Emily McMichael.  We also enjoyed live music by Alan Craigie and special guests throughout the morning, including our own Stanley Chepaitis of Uncle Henry's Garden!  We saw the first big, bright sunflowers of the season, and fresh edamame!

This week, Country Blue returns with their relaxed acoustic country and bluegrass tunes. 

Save the Date

September 14 is Senior Day!  

Come by the market and visit with local groups offering resources and services 

to seniors in our community.  

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