Uptown Farmers Market
Coverage of Uptown Farmers Market in the Nexus archive.
- Uptown Farmers Market marks seven years with food access focus
The Uptown Farmers Market celebrates its seventh anniversary on July 18 with a 'Our Community Table' event featuring food giveaways, nutrition workshops, and expanded financial matches for food assistance programs. The nonprofit market, located at 300 S. Davidson St., aims to support local growers, provide health education, and combat food insecurity in Charlotte through initiatives like Senior Nutrition Vouchers, SNAP matching, and WIC program participation.
- Mecklenburg County WIC families get farmers market produce boost
Mecklenburg County WIC participants can now use $30 electronic benefits to purchase fresh produce at three local farmers markets, matched by an additional $30 from the county's Food Security Program. The initiative runs through October and partners with programs like SNAP Double Bucks and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, while CATS offers free rides to northern markets for SNAP users.