East Side Farmers Market

Notice 07/17/2023: The East Side Farmers Market has received the SFMNP Senior vouchers cards from State. 

SFMNP provides benefits to participants that are 60 years of age or older OR is a disabled individuals under the age of 60 living in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided. Individuals must have a household income of not more than 185% of the annual poverty income guidelines. 

The Bridgeport Health and Social Services Department will be registering and distributing the voucher cards at the Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. until our supply is depleted. 

All who want to register for the voucher card will need to bring

  • ID
  • Some form of income verification (if you have SNAP benefits you can bring that card as proof)

To learn more visit SFMNP

 

"East Side market" in colorful test with fruit and vegetables on top

 

WEDNESDAYS in 2023
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
July 12th-September 27th
752 East Main Street, Bridgeport CT 06608

The East Side Farmers Market was launched by the Bridgeport Health Department to increase access to healthy foods in the East Side. For more than 13 years, this market has provided fresh fruits and vegetables to Bridgeport and East Side residents. Every Wednesday during the summer, residents can come to the market to shop for fresh local produce. 

Join us at 752 East Main Street, in the parking lot of the Social Services building.

Senior FMNP checks are distributed at this locations starting at the end of July/early August. Please bring a driver’s license/identification card and income statement. The market is open to all and also accepts cash and card as form of payment. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.

The market is along Bus route 9.

What is the East Side Farmers Market? 

 

 East Side Farmers Market launch day in 2021