Embrace the Summer Spirit at the Summer Joyful Food Markets!

It’s officially summer, and we are delighted to announce the launch of our Summer Joyful Food Markets, which will run from June 25 through August 16.

“During the school year, we partner with the Capital Area Food Bank and Dreaming Out Loud to operate more than 50 monthly Joyful Food Markets, promoting healthy eating among elementary school students in Wards 7 and 8. But when school is out, our Summer Joyful Food Markets step in to ensure families continue to have access to fresh, nutritious food,” says Roselind Brown, Director of Healthy Foods at Martha’s Table.

Summer Joyful Food Markets feature:

• Fresh Produce: Take home seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Food Demos: Learn new recipes and cooking tips. 
• Food Samples: Taste-test healthy snacks.

Location & Schedule: Join us every week from Tuesday to Friday, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., as our vibrant markets pop up at five locations across the District:

• Tuesdays: Fort Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie Street, SE
• Tuesdays: Woody Ward Recreation Center, 5100 Southern Avenue, SE
• Wednesdays: Martha’s Outfitters, 2204 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
• Thursdays: Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th Street, NE (Note, there will be no market on July 4th)
• Fridays: Benning Stoddert Recreation Center, 100 Stoddert Place SE