Vancouver Farmers Markets are essential to the community and local economy

Vancouver Farmers Markets is a non-profit organisation that operates nine farmers markets – seven during summers and two in winters. We are small yet mighty team of committed professionals who have been serving the community to help create a sustainable local food ecosystem since 1995.

In its 25th season, VFM played a critical role in supporting small farms and essential food access during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our mission is to create vibrant and welcoming markets that build community, feed people, and support small farms and producers.

In 2023 served nearly 669,000 customers and facilitated over $15.8 million in sales for local farmers and producers, a nearly 11.5% increase over sales in 2022.

We need support to keep working towards creating vibrant and welcoming markets that build community, feed people, and support small farms and producers.

Six ways you can support the markets this summer:

Become a Member:

Membership Program helps Vancouver Farmers Markets to:

• manage & operate nine farmers markets through the year – seven in summer and two in winters
• survive & thrive so we can continue to serve the community through essential food access
• pay for operational expenses including equipment, market infrastructure, site licenses and permits fees

Sign up on our Membership page: eatlocal.org/membership or visit us at our Markets

Make a donation:

If membership isn’t a fit, consider making a donation to Vancouver Farmers Markets in any amount. You can donate on this page: eatlocal.org/donate. Your donation helps us run the Farmers Markets!

Sign up to be a Volunteer:

Volunteering is a great way to get involved to help develop a more sustainable food system and help create vibrant farmers markets in Vancouver! Fill out our ONLINE APPLICATION FORM and sign up to the next volunteer orientation to get started. There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver Farmers Markets and multiple markets to choose from. More info at eatlocal.org/volunteer

Fresh to Families Program:

The Fresh to Families Program is Vancouver Farmers Markets’ own expansion project of the Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program, a province-wide healthy eating initiative led by the BC Association of Farmers Markets (BCAFM) and the BC Ministry of Health. At VFM, we believe that fresh, locally-grown food should be available to everyone regardless of income. Our Fresh to Families Program is one of the ways we work to make that goal a reality.

Find more details here at Fresh to Families Program Page.

Become a Partner:

Now, more than ever, we are grateful to the businesses in our community that are providing vital support to our market operations. If you are a BC-based business interested in supporting Vancouver Farmers Markets through our sponsorship program, find out more at eatlocal.org/sponsorship. Big thanks to our 2023 Market Sponsors!

Shop Frequently & Spread the word:

Consider shifting more of your food dollars to local purchasing from BC farms and producers at one of our weekly neighbourhood markets.

And if you can’t come to the market regularly, please consider liking, tagging or sharing our social media posts. It helps us get the word out to others about their local farmers markets and why it’s important to support local.

Our social media handles are @vanmarkets on Facebook and Instagram.

*Please note: Vancouver Farmers Markets is a registered non-profit organization, but not a registered charity. We are unable to issue tax receipts for donations.