After several years of establishing a neighborhood presence at the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center on Madison Avenue, Our Kitchen Table Farmer's Market has relocated to the SEENA area. Beginning June 17th and running through November 12th, the Farmers' Market will be open on Fridays 3 to 7pm and Saturdays 11am to 3pm.

The grass-roots, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Grand Rapids residents with alternative choices for healthier living began in 2003 as a call to action to assist low income women understand and combat the varied forms of oppression via strategies based on developing strong social networks. These groups help support individuals to improve self-empowerment by emphasizing knowledge, individual and collective purposeful actions and leadership. This model leads to new life skills allowing for more effective decisions to resolve daily issues.

SOUTHEAST AREA FARMERS' MARKET MOVES TO MLK PARK

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Our Kitchen Table’s (OKT) Food Diversity Project was designed to address food and environmental health disparities impacting children, families and individuals. One means to this end is the weekly Farmers’ Market. The vendors provide a variety of local, chemical-free produce, cottage kitchen foods, as well as personal care products. OKT also offers meal preparation workshops and other community organizations that provide other much needed resources.

OKT welcomes Bridge Cards, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC and other assistance and coupon programs.

The Southeast Farmers Market is sponsored in partnership by the Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council, Kent County Health Department and Our Kitchen Table.