East Side Farmers Market

Notice 06/25/25: The East Side Farmers Market is excited to participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) again this year! We have received the SFMNP cards from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and have begun scheduling registration dates. You will also be able to register at the East Side Farmers Market throughout the season.

Mark your calendar! The East Side Farmers Market opens on July 16th, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there!

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 no more than 185% of the annual poverty income guidelines. If you have your card from last year, please bring it with you at the time of registration. 

To learn more visit SFMNP

SFMNP CARD REGISTRATION REGISTRATION DATES JULY: 7/10 Eisenhower Senior Center 12pm-2pm (Open to the public) 7/11 Black Rock Senior Center 12pm-2pm (Open to the public) 7/14 East Side Senior Center 12pm-2pm (Open to the public) 7/16 - September (Wednesdays) East Side Farmers Market 10am-2pm (752 East Main St Bridgeport, CT 06608) 60 years of age or older Make less than 185% of federal poverty guidelines Bring ID and proof of income

 

 

 

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

 

WEDNESDAYS in 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
July 16th-October 15th
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.

East Side Farmers Market Find the freshest fruits, vegetables, and honey from nearby Connecticut farms. It’s a great way to support local farms and conect with your community! EVERY WEDNESDAY 10AM - 2PM July 16 - October 15 752 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608 Market accepts cash, credit, and debit Ask about Bridgeport Bucks, SNAP matching, and FMNP matching programs Senior vouchers are available for registration on market days; kindly bring your ID and proof of income for registration

What is the East Side Farmers Market? 

 

 East Side Farmers Market launch day in 2021

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