The Food Trust

06/03/2026

Thanks for adding our year-round farmers markets and seasonal farm stands to the list of farmers markets worth knowing in Philadelphia and the suburbs! What’s your favorite market from this list?

06/02/2026

This week our nutrition educators wrapped up the last lesson in their six week Cooking & Nutrition series!

Huge thanks to for selecting The Food Trust as a 2025 grant recipient. Their funding supports our multi-generational cooking classes for young children and caregivers.

06/01/2026

Register now for the Pennsylvania Farm to School Network June Virtual Open House happening this Thursday, June 4.

Hear from farm to school practitioners, learn about resources and opportunities, network and connect with community members, and more: bit.ly/3PQp2Va.

05/31/2026

This spring brought one of the most challenging weather events our regional farming community has faced in years. After record-breaking warmth in mid-April pushed fruit trees and crops into early bloom, a sudden hard freeze swept through Pennsylvania and New Jersey just days later — devastating orchards and farms across the region. According to reporting from The Philadelphia Inquirer, New Jersey officials estimate at least $300 million in crop losses, while Pennsylvania officials project losses that could reach another $200 million. Peaches, apples, grapes, and other specialty crops were especially impacted, with some growers expecting dramatically reduced harvests this season.

Several of our farmers have shared firsthand how difficult this season has become. One multi-generational orchard partner in Adams County described the freeze as one of the most significant crop challenges they’ve experienced in years, with concerns about reduced apple harvests and severe losses in stone fruit. For many farms, direct-to-consumer sales through farmers markets have become increasingly important for helping operations stay resilient during unpredictable growing seasons and economic uncertainty.

As shoppers visit markets throughout the summer and fall, they may notice lower quantities or higher prices on certain fruits this year. Supporting local farmers markets continues to play an important role in helping regional farms navigate climate challenges while keeping fresh, local food connected to our communities.

Earlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro described Pennsylvania's losses as "unparalleled."

05/30/2026

Starting today we’ll be helping SNAP customers stretch their dollars even further on fresh fruits and vegetables: For every dollar spent using SNAP/EBT at our year-round farmers markets, customers will receive $2 in Food Bucks throughout the month of June!

Please share.

05/29/2026

We celebrated moms and mom figures at Headhouse with our Mother’s Day Portrait Project. Big thanks to Alex McDonnell for capturing “proof of mom” on a gorgeous sunny day!

Whether you’re hunting for fresh organic produce, handmade baby goods, or local treats, our farmers markets have it all 🍎🍓🥬

📸: Moms and mom figures show up consistently, in countless ways, making every day worthy of celebration. Here are just a few of our Mother’s Day portraits, featuring some of our favorite farmers market staff and vendors.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Asparagus is the Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month of May!

One of PA’s most anticipated spring vegetables, asparagus has a short season, making it especially exciting to spot at the market this time of year, so visit one of our year-round farmers markets and grab some while it’s still in season.

Fairmount: Ben’s Produce,

Clark Park: Livengood, Countryside, Brubaker

Headhouse:

05/26/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting Assemblywoman Simmons and Westville Councilwoman Tracy Van Acker on Friday at Westville Deli.

The Food Trust provided a store tour highlighting produce, marketing materials and a newly installed blood pressure machine, nutrition education lessons on whole grains with a healthy whole grain taste test, and an overview of the pilot with Urban Health, which is bringing cold-pressed juices and fajita kits into corner stores. These pilot products were chosen through survey owners and customers this fall.