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Why CalFresh Matters: Protecting SNAP Means Protecting Community Health

For 60% of people, the cost of food is the biggest barrier to eating a healthy diet. Despite this fact, House Republicans are threatening to make deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), along with restricting the potential to increase benefits in the future. We interviewed Dr. Hilary Seligman, a professor and researcher at UCSF and founder of EatSF, about the long-term benefits of SNAP and the importance of protecting this vital program.

This Week's Picks

Artichokes |Loquats| Pasture-raised eggs| Ranunculus | Raw tahini | Thai basil | Cherries | Shallots | Baby shiitake mushrooms | Horseradish

Tomorrow's Demos: Chris Yang & Rick Martinez

Tomorrow, get ready for two back-to-back cooking demos! First, at 11am, Chris Yang of Piglet & Co will show us how to make a braised pork belly with pea shoots. Then, at 12pm, Rick Martinez, author of Salsa Daddy, will demonstrate his recipe for a spicy berry jam.

Become a Foodwise Sustainer and Receive a Special Invite

Join our group of monthly donors, like Joanne and Nai, who are committed to local farms, food access, and education. Become a Foodwise Sustainer by next Friday, May 22 (the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market’s 32nd birthday) and you’ll be invited to a special gathering on May 31!

Celebrate Black Food Makers at Juneteenth on the Waterfront

Kick off a month of Juneteenth celebrations with us on Saturday, June 7! Support 20 local Black-owned businesses and attend cooking demos featuring Minnie Bell's Soul Movement and Chef Sarah Germany. Discover interactive educational activities for your little ones, dance to music from a local DJ, and more!

Join the Fun at Foodwise Summer Bash on June 22!

This will be our biggest Foodwise Summer Bash yet! On Sunday, June 22, toast to a sustainable food future with unlimited food and drink from 50 (yes, 50!) top Bay Area restaurants and beverage makers, all showcasing peak-summer farmers market produce.

Egg Fried Bulgur

Eden Grinshpan, author of Tahini Baby, demonstrated her recipe for this easy, garlicky dish that uses fresh peas and asparagus from the farmers market. Top it with chives, harissa, and of course, tahini.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Cousins Claudia Campos (far right) and Daniel Ortiz founded Painted Leopard after tasting coffee grown in their family's hometown in El Salvador. Find Painted Leopard's specialty coffee in the front plaza on Saturdays.

Dig into hearty helpings of soul food classics from SF native Remy Howard's kitchen. Remy Creations is at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Thursdays through En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen.

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

In Pakistan, main courses are usually served with either roti or naan, which can be dipped in a wide variety of sauces and chutneys. Visit Roti on Thursdays in the Mission and Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza.

These delicious, tart, colorful berries are back in season! Visit Triple Delight Blueberries on Thursdays in the Mission Community Market and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza.

Community Happenings

Take Action: Tell Congress to Protect SNAP from Harmful Cuts | Online

Take Action: Nonprofits Under Threat from New Tax Bill: Contact Your Representative | Online

Virtual Screening of PKC's EARTH SEED: A People's Journey of Radical Hospitality| May 18 | SF

Setting a Place for Us Author Talk: Hawa Hassan in Conversation with Shakirah Simley | May 21 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Josh Copeland, Camino Alto | May 24 | SF

AAPI Cocktail Week | May 25 to May 29 | SF

Food for Thought: Tackling Food Insecurity in California | May 30 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Reina Montenegro, Chef Reina | May 31 | SF

Berry Bash | May 31 | SF

Salt & Straw Ice Cream Samples and Book Signing | June 5 | SF

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Juneteenth on the Waterfront | June 7 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Fernay McPherson, Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement | June 7 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Chef Sarah Germany | June 7 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Heena Patel, Besharam | June 14 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Dominic Franks, Upside Down Cooking| June 14 | SF

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market Closed | June 19 | SF

Foodwise Summer Bash | June 22 | SF

Market Updates

This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | May 17

New! Painted Leopard, Papa's Dumpling

La Cocina Pop-Up: Dulce Maná

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Tutuli Mexican Bakery

Returning: Gumbo Social, Redwood Tea Estate

Out: Saltwater Bakeshop

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | May 20

New! Very Mulberry

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen: Remy Creations

Returning: Asúkar Palestinian Cuban Fusion

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | May 22

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen: Remy Creations

Returning: Portside Bakery

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm to 7pm| May 22

Community Tent: Mission Loteria

La Cocina Pop-Up: Camucha's Kitchen

Returning: En Vie Naturals, Nucha Empanadas

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