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Happy Birthday to Us — and a Gift for You!

Vancouver Farmers Markets is celebrating 30 Year Anniversary this Year, and July being our birthday month, we’re celebrating the best way we know how — with fresh food, local love, and something special for YOU when you become a member! Once again, in July, Get a $5 Vendor Voucher When You Become a Member! We’ve […]

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A Warm Welcome at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square: Downtown Market Opens with Indigenous Vendor Program

On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, the Downtown Farmers Market opened its 2025 season with a celebration that marked both a beginning and an intentioanl step forward. In partnership with Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC), Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) launched a new pilot program welcoming four Indigenous-owned businesses to the market community. The Ceremony: A Gathering in […]

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Fresh to Families – Charity Partner for West Coast Seeds’ 2025 Seedling Sale

We’re excited to announce that Vancouver Farmers Markets’ Fresh to Families Program has been chosen as the 2025 charity partner for the West Coast Seeds Seedling Sale—taking place May 3rd at 5300 34B Ave, Delta, BC! Each year, West Coast Seeds selects a charitable partner whose values align with their mission to support healthy, sustainable […]

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A Sweet Success: Thank You, Hot Chocolate Festival!

Another year of the Hot Chocolate Festival has wrapped up, and we’re feeling extra warm inside—not just from all the delicious chocolate but from the generosity of our community! This year, the festival helped raise nearly $18,500 for Vancouver Farmers Markets’ Fresh to Families Program. Since 2010, the Hot Chocolate Festival has been bringing together […]

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Celebrating the 2024 Cohort of Dream Cuisines at Vancouver Farmers Markets

At Vancouver Farmers Markets, we’re thrilled to introduce the 2024 cohort of Dream Cuisines, a powerful initiative from Flavours of Hope. This non-profit social enterprise that envisions newcomer women flourishing and experiencing belonging through cooking, storytelling, community-building, and entrepreneurship. The program helps them to break down barriers of being immigrant women of color and earn […]

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Join Us and Grow Together: Become a Member

Are you passionate about supporting local farms, businesses, and sustainable food systems? Do you believe in the power of community and want to play an active role in shaping the future of Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM)? If so, we invite you to become a valued member of our growing community! Why Join Vancouver Farmers Markets? […]

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Thank You Hot Chocolate Fest!

Hot Chocolate Festival

At Vancouver Farmers Markets, we hold a strong belief that fresh, locally grown food should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Our Fresh to Families Program stands as a testament to this belief, embodying our commitment to making nutritious food a reality for all, while retaining the entire dollar value within local food economy. […]

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Welcoming and Celebrating the 2023 Cohort of Dream Cuisines

Dream Cuisine 2023 Cohort

In a world bursting with diverse flavors and culinary experiences, Dream Cuisines program of Flavours of Hope stands as a beacon of empowerment and opportunity for newcomer women looking to break into the food industry. With a unique blend of mentorship, shared kitchen space, and peer-based knowledge sharing, Dream Cuisines nurtures the dreams of these […]

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