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Where can you find resources about healthy eating in your community? Look no further! We have plenty of helpful tips, recipes, and places to find healthy food in East Boston. Check out our information below to learn more.
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Where can I get fresh food in East Boston?
We've got many fresh food options in Eastie! From farmer's markets to fresh food trucks, you can get fresh, regionally grown food near you. Check out some examples below.
East Boston Farmer's Market
Hours: Wednesdays, 3pm-6:30pm
Location: Central Square Park
Dates: Summer, July-October
Flyer: 2024 Summer Market
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Open for the Summer season
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Free meals for kids
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Art, music, and wellness activities
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A HIP eligible retailer
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Online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery are available
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Order online using the WhatsGood app
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Contact: Farmer's Market Manager
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Phone: 617-981- 3463
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Winter Farmer's Market
Hours: Third Wednesday of each month 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: 282 Meridian St, East Boston
Dates: November-June
Flyer: 2024-25 Winter Market
Key features:
- Open for the Winter season
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A HIP eligible retailer
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Online ordering and pickup are available
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Order online using the WhatsGood app
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Contact: Farmer's Market Manager
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Phone: 617-981- 3463
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Fresh Truck Mobile Market
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Available year-round
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A HIP eligible retailer
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Online ordering, specific truck site pickup
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Order online using their website About Fresh Orders
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Contact: Fresh Truck Team
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Phone: 617-297-7685
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Email through the form on their website, at the bottom of the page
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
By joining a CSA, you can become a community member that receives a weekly portion of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from a local farm's harvest.
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Get weekly fresh produce
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HIP eligible retailers
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There are a variety of price ranges, shares, food types, and pickup offerings
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See the list below for ways to connect to these beneficial programs in East Boston!
CSAs in East Boston:
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Eastie Farm
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Offers full or half shares
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Pickup: 294 Sumner Street, Thursdays between 3-7pm
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Contact:
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Phone: 617-207-6545​
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Email: csa@eastfarm.com
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Visit their website for more information
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The Trustees Mobile Market
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Offers CSAs from 5 different farms
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Pickup: Offered through their Mobile Market truck in Orient Heights
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200 Waldemar Ave, Thursdays between 10-11:30am
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Contact:
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Phone: 603-731-9470​
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Email: pmessier@thetrustees.org
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Visit their website for more information
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Farmer Dave's CSA
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Offers Spring, Summer, and late Fall shares
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Pay by week or season​
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Pickup: 250 Sumner Street, Thursdays between 2-6pm
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Contact:
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Phone: 617-981-3463
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Email: briggsk@neighborhealth.com
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Visit their website for more information
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Reach out to us via the form at the bottom of this page if you think there's more helpful information we should add to benefit the residents in East Boston. We're always trying to improve the resources we share!