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NEW FARMERS’ MARKET TO OPEN AT HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER ON WEDNESDAYS

Jun 13, 2023

NEW FARMERS’ MARKET TO OPEN AT HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER ON WEDNESDAYS

HOLYOKE – June 13, 2023 —Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) is excited to announce the opening of a new Farmers’ Market at the hospital. The HMC Farmer’s Market will be open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning June 14, 2023 through October 25, 2023.

Located in the hospital’s Parking Lot D, the HMC Farmer’s Market is conveniently close to the front entrance of the hospital, with valet parking available. Holyoke residents are encouraged to utilize the hospital’s free transportation shuttles. The transportation schedule is available at www.holyokehealth.com/ride

“The hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment has identified access to healthy food as an area of concern for many people in our community,” says HMC Director of Community Benefits, Lisa Wray-Schechterle. “Holyoke Medical Center is proud to provide a convenient location and transportation, while also collaboratively partnering with others to make this new market a success.”

The HMC Farmer’s Market is a collaboration with the Holyoke Farmers’ Market, the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, Let’s Move Hampden County 5210, and many local businesses. Some of the vendors participating this season will include Agudelo Farms, Atlas Farm, Brown Cow Farm, From the Roots to the Table, Gifted Peace, Living Sowful, Woodnote Coffee, and more. EBT/SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted. A list of participating vendors will regularly be updated at www.holyokehealth.com/market.

The HMC Farmer’s Market is still accepting new vendor applications at https://forms.gle/LxrsCzeaS9y3ympT9. There is no vendor cost associated with the HMC Farmers’ Market. Vendor questions can be directed to holyokefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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