Ellington Farmers' Market Helping Low Income Families

The Ellington Farmers' Market is helping low income families, seniors, and women with children to obtain healthy local foods at the market each Saturday morning from 9-12 in Arbor Park, Main St. Ellington. SNAP benefits are doubled up to $20 per week for each EBT card. The market is also matching the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers distributed by the CT Department of Agriculture.

Customers simply bring their EBT card and Nutrition Program vouchers to the market booth where additional coupons will be given to shop the market.

Last year approximately $11,000 was distributed to low income persons through all programs and the market is on track to double the amount this season. Funds are raised through the Market Partner Program in which local businesses contribute, through individual contributions and fund raising activities. Donations to the program can be made on line or via mail to:Ellington Farmers Market, 105 Pinnacle Rd, Ellington CT 06029

The market hosts over 35 vendors bringing a wide variety of farm products including meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Seafood and a variety of prepared food items including baked goods, gluten free baked goods, jams, salsas, pickles, sauces and take n' bake items are available along with natural and hand crafted bath, body and home cleaning products.

Visit the market website for complete information and to sign up for the weekly newsletter or contact them at ellingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com