With the opening of the Homewood Community Farmers Market on June 4, grocery shoppers are once again able to have access to a variety of organic and home grown fruits, vegetables and products right in their neighborhood.
According to a press release, residents are able to use federal food assistance benefits and/or credit/debit cards to easily buy fresh local food. Adults and families who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, are encouraged to utilize and support the farmers’ market by purchasing fruits, vegetables, plant starters, meat, dairy, bread, and other eligible foods.
The Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh co-op was created out of the need to unite Black Urban Agriculturalist in Pittsburgh for support, and to dismantle the systemic racism that infiltrates the communities. This is a newly formed grassroots organization that has brought together a collective group of Black gardeners and farmers to work together to solve challenges that Blacks face in Pittsburgh as Urban Growers and Farmers. The group is composed of 25 members thus far and they strongly promote, and encourage new membership.
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