More than 500 Customers Attend First Youngstown Farmers Market of Year

Thursday, June 13, 2019

On Wednesday, June 12, more than 500 customers attended the first Youngstown Farmers Market of the season at the B&O Station on Mahoning Ave. 

The market, that takes place once per month is open to the public and allows local residents to access fresh, locally grown produce right in their backyard.

The market is an on-going partnership between the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) and Mercy Health – Youngstown. Not only is fresh produce brought to those who may not have access, the market is designed to accept SNAP/EBT payments and with a grant from the Mercy Health Foundation – Mahoning Valley and the United States Department of Agriculture, individuals using SNAP can “double-up” their produce purchase up to $30.

The July market will take place on July 10, 2019 from 4pm to 6pm at the B&O Station located at 530 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown and will happen the second Wednesday of each month from June through October.