Govanstowne Farmers’ Market

Specialties

The Govanstowne Farmers’ Market, seeks to provide the community of north Baltimore City with produce that is affordable, fresh, and local; to support local small-​businesses; and to create a positive space for all community members to come together each week.

History

Established in 2011.

Founded in 2011, the Govanstowne Farmers’ Market, sponsored by Loyola University Maryland, the York Road Partnership, and the Govanstowne Business Association, seeks to provide the York Road community of north Baltimore City with produce that is affordable, fresh, and local. In the 2012 season, our vendors sold over $ 4,000 in fruits and vegetables by accepting federal, state, and local benefits. Due to this success, Govanstowne Farmers Market was chosen by the United Way as a pilot program researching food access in low income areas. In the 2013 season the market was awarded Baltimore Bonus Bucks from Maryland Hunger Solutions. This grant allowed those utilizing EBT and WIC FVC to double their dollars up to $ 5. This program will continue in 2014 under the Maryland Farmers’ Market Association.

Meet the Manager

Marie A.

Manager

Marie identifies, coordinates, evaluates, and implements a variety of projects and efforts that support the York Road community. Marie develops a sustainable model for the Govanstowne Farmers’ Market and establishes long-​term links between Loyola resources and the community. Originally from Baltimore, Marie is a 2011 graduate of Loyola University, where she studied abroad in Ghana and volunteered regularly within the Baltimore community. She returned to Loyola as a VISTA for the York Road Initiative from 2012 – 2013 and is now a full time staff member of the Initiative.