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Harvest Home Farmer’s Market Announces
Newly Elected Board of Directors
New York, NY, August 27, 2024 – Harvest Home Farmer’s Market (HHFM) has announced the election of new members to its Board of Directors. These talented individuals bring a wealth of experience and passion to the organization, enhancing HHFM’s ability to serve the community and further its mission to provide access to farm-fresh local produce and the nutrition education needed to support healthier lifestyles in low-income neighborhoods. Harvest Home Farmer’s Market has been a pioneer in bringing fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables to low-income neighborhoods that often lack access to healthy food options.
Newly Elected Board of Directors:
Theresa Hammonds: "I resonate deeply with Michael Pollan’s words: 'Food is not just fuel; food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.' I’m thrilled to join Harvest Home Farmer’s Market in helping communities embrace this philosophy and gain greater access to healthy, nourishing food."
Tareian King: “My roots in Louisiana, where my great-grandparents were sharecroppers, instilled in me the value of hard work and the importance of community. Whether through law or advocacy, I am committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, has access to the opportunities they deserve. This commitment aligns with Harvest Home's mission to provide access to fresh, affordable produce and nutrition education, empowering underserved communities to live healthier, more fulfilling lives."
Carmelle Cadet: “It's an honor to join the Board of Directors at Harvest Home Farmers Market and continue supporting such an incredible nonprofit mission. Providing healthy food to underserved communities in New York City is a cause close to my heart. I'm excited about the vision ahead and look forward to helping the organization reach new heights.”
Whitney Saulsberry: “Joining the Harvest Home Farmer’s Market board allows me to amplify my commitment to driving meaningful change and supporting an outstanding organization. Growing up at my grandmother’s house in rural Mississippi, I saw first-hand how local farmers provided vital access to fresh produce for rural families. This experience instilled in me the importance of food accessibility. I’m honored to bring my experience and passion to this role and look forward to helping ensure that all New Yorkers have similar access to fresh, healthy food,” said Whitney Saulsberry, newly elected board member.
“We are excited to work with the new additions to the board and look forward to the fresh perspectives they will bring to our organization,” said Patrick Holder, Acting Board Chair.
“Each of them brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our mission and ensures that despite race or socioeconomic status everyone has access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved communities. Together, we will continue to build on our legacy and create lasting change", added Maritza Owens, Founder/CEO.
ABOUT Harvest Home Farmer’s Market
Harvest Home Farmer’s Market was founded in 1992 to address the devastating lack of access to affordable, healthy food by new mothers and moms-to-be living in low-income and underserved neighborhoods in the Bronx. In the 30+ years since its inception, Harvest Home has become the 2nd-largest nonprofit operator of farmer’s markets in New York State. With 14 markets serving more than 275,000 shoppers in underserved communities throughout New York City, Harvest Home’s nutrition education and incentive programs are tailored to address the needs of individuals, children and families, and older adults, in particular those who experience food insecurity and nutrition-related health conditions that can be better managed or prevented through healthier eating. Harvest Home envisions a world in which all people have the resources to live healthier lives.
For more information about Harvest Home Farmer’s Market and its initiatives, please visitwww.harvesthomefm.org
BronxNet (July 2020)
Maritza discusses the importance of increasing access to local, farm-fresh produce to residents of some of New York City’s most underserved communities. With host Ashley Tiffaney, Perspectives, George Matos, Justin Smith. - Full Release
PR Newswire (October 5, 2017)
As seen on Yahoo, Broadwayworld, Le Lezard
On Thursday, October 19, 7:30 p.m., Harvest Home Farmer's Market (HHFM) will host its fifth annual Savor the Season Uptown fundraising event at The Museum of the City of New York. Tickets start at $200 and can be purchased online. Savor signature dishes made by some of Uptown's most flavorful restaurants, enjoy scrumptious cocktails, and listen to live jazz, amongst other New York Foodies, Food Bloggers, Health & Fitness Advocates, and our featured VIP Honorees, all while celebrating and supporting HHFM's23 years of building pathways to healthier lives through access to farm fresh produce in underserved communities.
QueensLatino (July 11, 2017)
NYC Health + Hospitals has again partnered with Harvest Home Farmer’s Market ... Farmers markets offer a variety of affordable, regionally grown vegetables, fruits, and fresh juices in communities where residents sometimes lack access to quality produce at reasonable prices. Shopping at farmers markets supports regional agriculture and helps educate communities about the importance of healthy eating through on-site cooking and nutrition demonstrations, health tips, and healthy recipes, and as well as information about how eating fruits and vegetables can prevent or control the symptoms of obesity and chronic disease.
TimeOut NYC (June 6, 2016)
Harvest Home Coney Island Market #6 on The best farmers’ markets in NYC! Harvest Home has one mission: provide the right resources so all families can be healthy. This organization strives to provide lower-income communities with access to fresh and locally grown produce while educating local parents and children in the process. The Coney Island Market offers an opportunity for residents of the area to mingle, embrace the historic community and educate themselves on healthy living! You can find the markets in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
Harlem World (July 20, 2015)
EmblemHealth, the New York City health benefits and wellness company, and Harvest Home Farmer’s Market, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to local, farm-fresh produce in low-income neighborhoods, are helping New Yorkers learn to cook and eat healthier by sponsoring “Eating for Good Health” weekly cooking demonstrations at five farmers’ markets in Upper Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Bronx Net (June 2015)
OPEN is shot LIVE from BRONXNET's studios and invites viewers to participate through phone or email. The show builds on the station's mission to provide useful information to the Bronx public, while helping young adults develop media careers. With Hosts Bob Lee, Perspectives, Daren Jaime, Rhina Valentin. - See more at: http://www.bronxnet.org/tv/open/viewcategory/12/open#sthash.r7FbPmf9.dpuf
Cornell University (April 7, 2014)
Harvest Home Farmer's Market: Making Local Agriculture Accessible to All
With the slogan: ‘We envision a world in which all people are health,’ Harvest Home Farmer’s Market (Harvest Home) is one tangible step towards closing the ‘food gap’ - the chasm that exists between the food systems available to the poor, and those available to everyone else. In spite of the current attention being given to health (and taste) benefits of locally produced food, fresh produce still remains a luxury out of reach to many who lack the means to afford good quality food. Harvest Home, which operates New York State’s largest network of farmer’s markets in low-income neighborhoods, reinforces its market activities with community wellness projects such as cooking demonstrations. --Full Release
Heritage Radio (Oct 10, 2013)
Everything on the Table - Episode 4 Health
Martiza Owens of Harvest Homes Farmer's Market joins the conversation and discusses how extreme need in the South Bronx inspired her to bring fresh produce to her neighborhood. Nutrition consultant Loyce Godfrey talks about her work with Maritza, and how her Eating for Good Health workshop provides not only fresh food, but necessary nutrition education. -- Full Release
Fashion Avenue New Magazine (April 11,2013)
Green Beauty Luxury Premae Skincare
Premae Skincare is a British brand created on 2011 recognized for being the first allergy free beauty brand in the world. Clare Eluka owner of the brand came up with the idea of creating this eco savvy line after struggling with Candida Albicansand being intolerant to dairy, sugar, wheat and gluten. -- Full Release
Examiner (September 14,2012)
Savor the Season Uptown to benefit Harvest Home
On Tuesday, September 18, join celebrity NYC chefs Nils Noren and Marcus Samuelsson for Savor the Season Uptown. The walk-around tasting event benefitsHarvest Home, a Harlem-based not-for-profit promoting access to fresh local produce in low income neighborhoods. --Full Release
Columbia Spectator (September 19,2012)
'Savor the Season' Event puts spotlight on Harlem dining
Morningside foodies already know that Harlem holds plenty of delicious restaurants. Thanks to the rise of local, farm-to-table restaurants in the neighborhood, dining in Harlem is becoming politically rewarding, too. --Full Release
Grub Street New York (Aug 8, 2012)
Celebrity Chef Fund-raiser at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que; Spiked Gatorade at Neely's Barbecue Palor
Red Rooster chef Samuelsson and fellow Aquavit alumnus Nils Norén will host a fund-raiser with Harvest Home, a nonprofit that works to expand access to fresh and local food to traditionally underserved communities, on Tuesday, September 18, at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. The event will feature contributions from several other restaurants located north of 100th Street;tickets are $125; $250 for VIP. [Grub Street] -- Full Release
Food Republic (Sep 19,2012)
A Night Out In Harlem To Support Harvest
Harlem's most famous restaurants joined together last night at meat mecca Dinosaur BBQ to support and promote the Savor the Season Uptown event for Harvest Home Farmer's Market, a non-profit which benefits low-income neighborhoods in New York City. Harvest Home helps increase access to local farm produce in "food desert" areas where fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce. Leading the fundraising efforts last night was none other than world-renowned chef, Harlem advocate and Food Republic co-founder, Marcus Samuelsson. -- Full Release.
NY Daily News (September 12,2012)
Cookie shop sweets, mushroom-laden pizza blinged-out cupcakes are some eats highlights during fashion week
Magnolia Bakery has collaborated with Swarovski to create a blinged-out Fashion Week cupcake available for $4 each at their Bloomingdale’s location Sept. 10-16. -- Full Release.
Tispy Diaries (Sept 6,2012)
Savor The Season Uptown with Harvest Home and World-Renowned Chefs Marcus Samulesson and Nils Nored.
On Tuesday, September 18th, Harvest Home along with world-renowned chef’s Marcus Samulesson and Nils Noren, will be holding Savor the Season Uptown, a walk-around tasting event to benefit Harvest Home’s invaluable work bringing farm-fresh food, which includes a network of farmer’s markets and other healthy food and lifestyle programs to underserved communities. -- Full Release.
The Daily Meal
Marcus Samuelsson on Harvest Home, Changing Harlem
Despite Eddie Huang's take on the gentrification of Harlem, Marcus Samuelsson seems to still be working on changing up the neighborhood. Next Tuesday, Samuelsson and Nils Norén are hosting "Savor the Season Uptown," rounding up restaurants north of 110th Street in New York to draw crowds north of Central Park on Sept. 18. -- Full Release.
Harlem World Mag (June 2012)
EmblemHealth & Harvest Home Farmer's Markets Kick Off.
EmblemHealth and Harvest Home Farmer’s Markets are offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, cooking demonstrations and health and wellness screenings to the people of New York City this summer through the “Eating for Good Health” program. -- Full Release.
News Channel 12 (May 2011)
Martiza discusses the virtues of Harvest Home with News Channel 12. -- Full Release.
West View News (May 2011)
At last, a new farmers' market will open this summer in front of Pier 40. A proposal has been submitted to the Hudson River Park Trust by Harvest Home Farmers' Market, which operates 21 farmers' markets in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Harvest Home Farmers' Market was established in East Harlem in 1993 by Maritza Wellington Owens to distribute farm-fresh regionally grown produce “to the neediest families in distressed communities.” Robert Lewis, Assistant to the Commissioner for Market Development for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets said, "Harvest Home has earned a reputation over its 17 years for providing affordable fresh food.” -- Full Release.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer (April 2011)
Calling on the City to reform its “confusing and inconsistent” regulations for community-based farmers markets, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer on Tuesday said the City should cut the red tape that too often discourages farmers, market operators and community leaders from selling fresh, nutritious fruit and vegetables to people in the New York’s most under-served neighborhoods. -- Full Release.
Light Hearted Locavore (April 2011)
Did you know there are 58 farmers markets in New York City that are operated independently of GrowNYC and run by cutting-edge entrepreneurial and community leaders? All of these markets accept federal, state and city nutrition programs -- food stamps, WIC, farmers market nutrition program and health bucks "currency" to the tune of a half a million dollars in sales for farmers per growing season -- now that's impressive! -- Full Release.