If there was ever a time to introduce a new farmers’ market to East Buffalo, it’s now. In the wake of the mass shooting that took place in May, and the ongoing food desert scenario that has plagued neighborhoods for years, KeyBank, Buffalo GoGreen, and African Heritage Food Co-Op Team decided that it was time to team up to bring locally sourced, farm fresh produce to the city’s Delavan-Grider neighborhood.
“Even before the tragic event that took place on May 14th, this neighborhood lacked resources that many others have,” said Chiwuike Owunwanne, Corporate Responsibility Officer for KeyBank in Buffalo. “We are proud to partner with Buffalo GoGreen, the African Heritage Co-Op, and the Delavan-Grider Community Center to bring an exciting, new and needed fresh food option to this community.”
The market, which kicked off on Thursday September 1st, is held at the Delavan Grider Community Center located at 877 East Delavan Avenue. It takes place from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on the following days:
- September 15
- September 29
- October 13
- October 27
- November 10
- Week of November 21 (date TBA)
- December 8
- December 20
The market features farm fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as items from other local vendors. Everyone is invited to stop by to experience this amazing collaborative effort that is now in place to help heal this Buffalo East community.
Accepted forms of payment are cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC and Senior Farmers checks. In addition, those who sign up on site for the Double Up Food Bucks program will receive a $10 food voucher to the market courtesy of KeyBank.