Portland Farmers Market partners with incredible local organizations to bring programs to our markets that inspire community. 

Farmers Market Fund

Our companion charitable organization makes healthy, locally grown food accessible to under-served Oregonians. Farmers Market Fund’s Double Up Food Bucks program provides SNAP shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $20 per week) to buy additional fruits and vegetables at 60+ farmers markets across Oregon. 

Double Up Food Bucks is a triple win:

• Assists food-insecure families bring home more fresh produce.
• Give small local farmers an economic boost.
• Help local economies thrive. 

Double Up Food Bucks are offered at PSU Farmer Market year-round and the seasonal King, Kenton, Shemanski Park and Lents International farmers markets.

OSU Extension Services Portland SNAP-Ed Program

The SNAP Ed Program increases accessibility to fresh, locally-grown foods for food insecure families in the community by providing educational information and recipe inspiration. SNAP-Ed brings programs to our Kenton Farmers Market and Lents International Farmers Market locations from May through August. 

Sisters of the Road 

Launched in 2014, Fresh Change increases access to fresh, locally-grown foods for food insecure community members who earn barter cards at Sisters of the Road. The program encourages a habit of healthy eating and connections within the broader community. We see participation at all five Portland Farmers Market locations.

Slow Food Portland

In partnership with Slow Food Portland, Portland Farmers Market hosts Market Scouts at Lents International Farmers Market (LIFM). Market Scouts provides a fun opportunity for children ages 3 – 12 to engage in the local food system through conversations directly with farmers and engaging in educational activities about food and farming. In addition to the activities, kids receive a $3 Market Scouts token to buy fresh produce from LIFM farmers.