| Anyone can now shop for fresh, locally-raised produce from Silverbrook
Farm of Dartmouth every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Saint
Anne's Hospital on South Main Street. The new market
features produce and goods made from crops grown at the farm. Owned by Andy Pollock, the farm is one of the
oldest operating farms in Massachusetts, with a 350-year history. Its
produce is grown using sustainable methods, meaning no herbicides or
pesticides are used. Created as a way to provide the community with
affordable, healthful alternatives throughout the growing season, the
market is open to hospital staff and the public. Select patients in the hospital's diabetes education program can also use free "Steward Rx" vouchers to purchase produce.
Recipes and cooking demonstrations will be part of the offerings over
the summer months. The market takes cash, checks, debit/credit cards,
and SNAP. Click here for photos and a video from last year's market. For more information about the project, contact Saint
Anne's Hospital Office of Mission and Community Partnerships at
508-235-5055. |
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(Top row, left and center) Gabriella Barbosa and Scott Hurwitz open the market every Monday morning at 11:30 in front of Saint Anne's Hospital along South Main Street. (Top row, right) Robyn Cambrola of Saint Anne's Hospital assists Joyce Vine pick out some items. (Middle row, left and right) Hospital volunteer Ralph Armstrong looks over radishes while Shontel Sheffer and Jaime Porter check out the honey. (Bottom row, left) Wendy Merriman looks over the produce while Lucia Ferreira and her eight-year-old daughter, Jasmyn, shop for lettuce and flowers. |
