Our Story

The Woodlawn Neighborhood Farmers Market was born out of a neighborhood’s desire to connect residents with small, local farms, making fresh, affordable, and healthy food more accessible.

With initial funding from the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, and support from the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association, Woodlawn School, and Self Enhancement, Inc. , the Woodlawn Neighborhood Farmers Market came to life in June of 2015.

We believe that farmers markets provide a gathering place for the community to celebrate the season’s harvest, connect with neighbors, friends, and farmers, and enjoy local music and educational opportunities. The Woodlawn Farmers Market is designed to serve the needs of ALL residents, including lower income individuals and families. Held on NE Durham Ave between NE Dekum Street and NE Madrona Street every Saturday morning from June through October, we aim to:

• Serve all residents of Woodlawn, Concordia, and Piedmont neighborhoods which do not currently have a market within walking distance.

• Increase accessibility to fresh, local foods. With our central location and SNAP match program, all residents will be able to afford a range of healthy food options.

• Provide educational programming in areas such as nutrition, gardening, cooking, and environmental sustainability. 

• Provide more exposure and networking opportunities for local businesses, nonprofit organizations, producers, and musicians. 

At the Woodlawn Farmers Market, we strive to build a strong community and a thriving environment around a healthy, just, and accessible food system. In doing so, we hope to create mindful consumers that respect each other and our planet for generations to come.