In 2015, NUBIA began selling a small portion of our produce at the Boston Medical Center’s farmers’ market as a way to give the students in our summer program experience with customer service and selling farm products. As we began selling we discovered markets were also a great opportunity to expand access to our produce, especially to those who don’t regularly receive food from our donation recipients but who might not normally shop at a farmer’ market. At all our locations we accept SNAP cards and those who participate in the HIP program. We are also able to accept WIC and Senior Nutrition Coupons. On top of this, we try to keep our produce as affordable as possible and offer lower prices than the national grocery store chains.
In 2016 we sold about 3,000 pounds of produce at our markets. Pictured above is our Dixwell Farmstand.
Currently, we offer produce at the following markets from July to October. We accept SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior Nutrition coupons.
- Broadman St Parking Lot in Cambridge Farm Stand: Tuesdays, 2pm – 5pm
- Brighton Farmer’s Market: Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Wednesdays, 2pm – 6:30pm
- 402 Rindge Ave (Cambridge) Farm Stand: Thursdays 1pm – 4 pm
Membership share: Though we do not currently offer a regular CSA, anyone who becomes a member of NUBIA has the option to receive a bi-monthly share of veggies during the growing season (approximately July-October). The share can be delivered and will generally include a mixture of the produce we grow seasonally, though there is a possibility to make substitutions. To become a member, contact Sayed at 617-669-2642 or email at a.sayed@nubianet.net.