Evanston West End Market at Church and Dodge

Fresh Choices for Summer ’08!

WHAT:

A weekly outdoor farmer’s-style market in Evanston’s 5th Ward

WHEN:

7am - 2pm Saturdays, June thru October 25th

WHERE:

Parking lot at SE corner of Church and Dodge

WHY:

To respond to longstanding community demand for fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables; to generate sustainable economic development via job creation and community partnerships

WHO:

The West End Market Committee is a group of citizens and volunteers committed to making possible a fresh food market in West-End Evanston. The committee has the full support of 5th Ward Alderman Delores Holmes, as well as the Evanston Food Policy Council.

More about the West End Market

Headlines about food politics have raised awareness of the importance of making choices about FRESH, LOCAL food available to everyone. For many Evanstonians with limited resources and/or mobility, the downtown Saturday market is not practical. The residents of Evanston’s West Side and adjacent neighborhoods would benefit greatly from fresh choices closer to home!

Not strictly a farmer’s market, the West End Market will include non-food vendors from the community (artisans, hair-braiding, etc.). The requirement for non-food vendors is that they/their goods are from the community and for the community.

The Market brings economic development to the 5th/2nd Wards: it would create one full-time and one half-time position, and many hands-on volunteer opportunities for community members, students, and others.