alleviate hunger and create food sufficiency for low-income households

  

Community Food Connections


Community Food Connections is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization established in 2002 whose mission it is to grow strong communities, healthy food, healthy families and healthy farms. We work to improve access to healthy food in underserved areas through expanding outlets for and production of local food. Our programs create jobs, support micro-enterprise development and build family self-sufficiency.

 

CFC has a successful track record including developing nutrition services at farmers markets statewide, a Farm to School Program and the Downtown Phoenix Public Market.  We developed the resources to bring the federal WIC and Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program to Arizona, as well as wireless point of sale terminals that can process food stamps at open-air markets. Our Farm to School program links local farmers with schools to improve the nutritional offerings in the cafeterias, often at low-income schools. This initiative not only improves the health of the children but creates new outlets for small local farmers who are struggling to make ends meet. 

 

This Good Food video was produced by Fourth Sector Consulting for the

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Our work includes:

  • Hunger Prevention through the Arizona Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, the EBT at Farmers' Market Project.  
  • Building self-reliant local and regional food systems with strategies that include  creating and offering on-going workshops to develop community leaders and community solutions to meet local food needs, develop infrastructure to support identified strengths and address gaps.
  • Creating and supporting local and regional economic and community development activities like the Downtown Phoenix Public Market and a pilot Farm to Cafeteria Program in order to improve overall quality of life and create healthier choices for Arizona households.

As you shop at a farmers' market this week you may meet up with an old acquaintance or make a new friend, try something new...or, taking a walk in your neighborhood you may also discover a community garden -  a place of many uses and seasons: besides fruits and vegetables, gardens grow relationships, creativity, and communication. They offer a place to enjoy the beauty and solace of nature even in the midst of an urban setting.

The market, the garden, the kitchen, the hearth, the dinner table, all build around la olla común (common pot) where food creates connections. Where smells, sounds, sights, and some of the best ideas are generated in a hundred daily ways.  Food - getting it, growing it, selling it, buying it, cooking it, eating it, making sure everyone has enough of it , just has its ways of bringing people together.  And where people come together there is community. Where there is community, individual ideas, dreams and strength connect and can be made even greater.


Phoenix 
Public Market

Urban Grocery and Wine Bar:

Tuesday - Thursday

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

First Friday - August 6 Spoken Word Fest! (7 - 11 p.m.)

store open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturdays

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Open-Air:
Wednesdays
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturdays
8 a.m. - Noon

Inside Phoenix :: 
Expansion Plans for the Market
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What's Happening

Many thanks to all of you who visit the Market through rain and shine!

Your donation supports downtown's first local food grocery store. Located just adjacent to the current Market site, the Market Store increases your access to fresh, local products, add to the Market's visibility, and help us grow closer to our goal of establishing a permanent public market in the heart of our city.

With your donation to Community Food Connections and the Phoenix Public Market, you also are supporting local small businesses, independent artisans, and Arizona agriculture.

Keep those votes coming - Only till Aug. 31 to vote for your favorite: The Phoenix Public Market is way ahead of the pack, thanks to you! http://action.farmland.org/site/PageNavigator/Americas-Favorite-Farmers-Markets/best_local_farmers_market_vote

 

Join us in the Urban Grocery Store to celebrate First Friday, August 6, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. for a Spoken Word Fest!

Wednesday Market – Truckin’ Good Food will have a full menu of their fabulous crepes to offer. July is national hot dog month and it’s still not too late to try out some of the good-for-you / good for your soul dogs at Short Leash Dogs tonight. Dr. Hummus, Troyer Poultry, The Tamale Store, Native American Arts and Crafts, and Wei of Chocolate are some of the other vendors who join our farm stalls at the Market!

Saturday Market: Welcomes new baker Produce Arizona – they will have a variety of cheesecake, their famous Patty Cookies, Italian Chocolate Chip cookies. The Cake Contessa will be selling a variety of awesome cupcakes as well. 50% of the sales will benefit Produce AZ’s new teen farmer program.

Rainbow Valley Cheese is back with fresh farm cheese and butter. Arizona Bread’s artisan baked goods and bagels are a hit any time of the day or night. Enjoy Meharian’s pots and ceramic creations, Fallen Wood’s functional art. Botanicals in Clay has some new colors and designs, as does Alley Cat Studio. Absolutely Delightful has some, you guessed it, absolutely delightful raw and local honey, while Lil’ Sassy Salsa and Poppa Maize Gourmet Popcorn are rockin’ the house with some special flavors. Stop by Mi Catering for a juicy burrito, or Fiscalini Cheese for some fabulous cheese.

Need motivation to exercise this time of year? Challenge yourself to join the Downtown Phoenix Fitness Walk / Jog every Saturday morning at 7 a.m. at Central and Pierce – south corner of the Market at Central Ave. It’s free and parking is free on the Market lot – east side of the alley. Bring water, friends and get more details at www.mileclubchallenge.com

Market vendor Orlando Zapata from Wei of Chocolate has created a summer donation drive for several local domestic violence shelters – a donation box is located inside the front door of the Urban Grocery for the following much needed items: Thank you for your consideration.

Kitchen & Bath Items

Cleaning Products

Paper Products

Small Appliances

Utensils

Dishes

Shampoo

Towels

 

Toiletries

Deodorant

Shampoo

Lotion

Toothpaste

Mouthwash

Tooth brushes

Soap

Razors

 

Baby Supplies

Baby food/ baby formula

Teething Rings

Bottles

Pacifiers

Bathing items

Diapers (all sizes)

Wipes, Lotion & Powder

Toys

Bibs

 

Gift Cards

Gas

Groceries

Home Goods

 

Urban Grocery summer wine and beer specials:

Tuesday: buy 1 bottle, get 2nd bottle half price
Wednesday: $1 off 6 packs of beer (local and regional artisan beers available individually, 6-pack or build your own 6-pack)
Thursday: $1 off wine flights
Friday: 25% off 6 bottles of wine or more
Saturday: $2 off bottle of wine with purchase of artisan cheese plate
Sunday & Monday: closed
Everyday Recycling program: Bring in 12 empty wine bottles, receive $3 coupon to spend at the Market

Phoenix Permaculture Guild: Please check www.phoenixpermaculture.org for class location and more info.

Arizona Homegrown Solutions: Please visit http://azhomegrownsolutions.ning.com/ for upcoming events, interest and action groups.

 

Join us now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PHXPublicMarket

and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/phoenixpublicmarket

 

» Enjoy DD'S Desert Delights - toffees and brittles!   

 


 

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