Homegrown Minneapolis

Building a Healthy, Local Food System for
All Minneapolis Residents


Did you know that you can now use your Food Support benefits to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at 3 local farmers markets this summer? EBT is currently accepted at the following locations: the Minneapolis Farmers Market, the Midtown Farmers Market and, (starting July 31st), the Northeast Farmers Market. For a limited time, you can also receive up to $5 of “Market Bucks” which allow you to double your purchase at the market! Check out the farmers markets today and use EBT to pick up tasty, affordable, and healthy food for your family!

MINNEAPOLIS FARMER'S MARKET
321 E. Lyndale Ave N.
Daily, 6a .m. – 1 p.m., April-mid November
(612) 333-1718

MIDTOWN FARMER'S MARKET
2225 E Lake St.
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. & Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., May – October
(612) 724-7457

NE MINNEAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET
629 NE 2nd St.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June – October
(763) 788-0975

Business owners and community members in need of kitchen space may be interested in Homegrown Minneapolis' list of Kitchen Facilities in Minneapolis Available for Local Food Preparation, Processing, and Preservation. Kitchens are available in most neighborhoods for commercial, personal, and community use!

To celebrate a new season of community gardening, the Homegrown Minneapolis Task Force is pleased to announce the 2010 Community Gardens Pilot Program! This program will make leases available for new community gardens on over 20 City-owned lots. The City of Minneapolis supports community gardens in its commitment to promoting access to good nutrition, improving the ecological footprint of the City, encouraging active and healthy living and providing spaces for human interaction, food production and beauty in our daily lives.

For more information about the Homegrown Minneapolis Community Gardens Pilot, please review the links below or call (612) 673-2597.

Homegrown Minneapolis is an initiative of the City of Minneapolis to improve the growth, sales, distribution, and consumption of healthy, locally grown foods within the city and the surrounding region. Under the leadership of Mayor R.T. Rybak and the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support, Homegrown Minneapolis is bringing together key partners from local government, area businesses, community organizations, non-profits, and residents to build a healthy, local food system.

Why support Homegrown Minneapolis?

Homegrown Minneapolis is about creating a local, healthy, and sustainable food supply that will positively impact the City and region’s:

  • Economy: A local food system supports small farms and local jobs, creates new business opportunities, and encourages the re-circulation of financial capital within the city.
  • Health: Increasing consumption of healthy foods contributes to improved nutrition and reduced levels of obesity and other chronic diseases.
  • Food Security: The ability for residents to grow, sell, or easily obtain a consistent, adequate supply of fresh, local foods can empower families and communities to be more self-sufficient and enhance community cohesion.
  • Environment: Producing and buying local food can improve air quality and pollution by reducing the amount of transportation and packaging required to bring our food from farm to table. Local foods grown in a sustainable manner can also reduce chemical and water usage.
  • Food Security: A local food system is typically less vulnerable to disruptions due to its smaller scale and decentralized setup. A local food system encourages individuals to share resources in order to provide for the collective needs of their neighbors and the community as a whole.
  • Food Safety: Food grown locally can be processed and distributed by small- and mid-size operations where careful attention can be paid to food quality and safety measures.