The WakeMed’s annual Farmers Market returns to the Raleigh Campus bringing with it a wide selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, cooking demonstrations, health education, crafts, and more. More importantly, the Farmer’s Market operates under a ‘for the community, by the community’ mentality, serving as a way to bring together members of the local community while encouraging […]
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WakeMed & Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Partnering to Make a Difference
WakeMed has had a long-term relationship with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in supporting their mission to promote health and well-being for underserved communities. Since the fall of 2014, we have partnered with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle on the WakeMed Farmers Market to be a resource for local residents who don’t have easy access to healthy, fresh food. Below, we spoke with Elizabeth Weeks, Nutrition Programs Coordinator of […]
WakeMed Farmers Market Returns for 3rd Year
Now in in its third year, WakeMed’s annual Farmers Market returns to the Raleigh Campus bringing with it a wide selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, cooking demonstrations, health education, crafts, and more. More importantly, the Farmer’s Market operates under a ‘for the community, by the community’ mentality, serving as a way to bring together members of […]
What’s at the Market Today
Visit the Farmers Market today from 10 am to 2 pm in the Raleigh Campus courtyard to stock up on cookout essentials. We also have several special events today, including: A sample station where you taste the difference between famers’ market and grocery store peaches, cucumbers and tomatoes Two live performances by the Heart Center’s […]
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