Farmers Market Returning To Putnam Hospital

SOUTHEAST-BREWSTER, NY - From the Putnam County Hospital Center: The Putnam Hospital Center Farmers Market returns this year on June 14, offering a bigger selection of fresh, affordable produce to the community.

The seasonal market is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 4 on the hospital campus. The market is located on the patio outside the hospital cafeteria on the north side of the building.

Five local vendors will sell a bounty of fruits, vegetables, soaps, honey, organic meatballs, short breads, coffee cakes and more. Vendors include Do Re Me Farms, EB’s Golden Harvest, Lind-Brand Natural Soaps, Sharamel and Chef Anthony Rubeo.

“We are so pleased to bring fresh produce and specialty items from the region’s local farms to our community,” Putnam Hospital Center President Peter Kelly said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the residents of Putnam County and beyond to visit our campus and have access to wholesome and nutritious food.”

The farmers market, one of only a handful in Putnam County, is meant to encourage healthy eating habits and the prevention of chronic diseases. The farmers market will offer nutritional tips, recipes and demonstrations throughout the season.

For more information, please contact Public and Community Affairs Manager Marcela Rojas at mrojas1@health-quest.org or 845-230-4773 (TTY 800-421-1220).

Photo courtesy of Putnam Hospital Center