Eat the Rainbow this Summer!

Why Visit a Farmers Market? 

When you visit a farmers market, you are doing more than buying fresh fruits and vegetables, you’re also: 

• Caring for the environment 

• Connecting with your community 

• Supporting local farmersE 

• Enjoying fresh air and moving your body 

Find your Market 

Finding a market near you is easy! 

• Visit the GrowNYC website 

• Check out the Health Bucks website 

• Or text “So Good” to 55676 

Market Tips 

New to the farmers market? Here’s how to make the most of your visit: 

1. Take a lap to see what’s available and plan your purchases 

1. Visit the market information tent for cooking demos, samples, and helpful tips 

1. Ask questions! Farmers are happy to share how to store and prepare their produce 

Get more with Health Bucks 

If you receive SNAP/EBT: 

• For every $2 spent using SNAP on an EBT card, you get $2 in Health Bucks, up to $10 per day. Health Bucks are available year-round at NYC farmers markets and farm stands that accept EBT. 

Also, be sure to ask about programs like the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), which provides $5 checks for New Yorkers age 60+ to purchase fresh produce. 

Eat the Rainbow 

No matter where you get your fruits and vegetables, fresh, frozen, dry, or canned, eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables isn’t just pretty—it’s powerful! Each color represents different nutrients that support the body and mind, providing vitamins and phytonutrients that protect gut health, supporting immunity and digestion—health protective qualities that can protect against cancer, heart disease and diabetes.  

• Fill half your plate (or snack!) with fruits and veggies 

• Choose a variety of colors to maximize nutrients 

• Eat whole foods (instead of just juice) to get beneficial fiber 

• Try a new fruit or vegetable every time you visit the farmers’ market to increase variety in your diet 

What’s growing in June? 

Fruit 

• Apples 

• Cherries 

• Strawberries 

Veggies 

• Asparagus 

• Beets and beet greens 

• Broccoli, cabbage 

• Garlic and herbs 

• Lettuce, mustard greens, spinach 

• Peas, radishes, potatoes 

• Summer squash, zucchini 

• Swiss chard, turnip greens 

• Tomatoes 

And even more is on the way in July!