Programs & Events
Market News and Events
Bid on the P’s and eat the Q–come out and help us support Neighbor in Need!
The best of both world’s! Smokin’ BBQ and delicious photography from Atlanta’s best shutter bug’s combine to benefit Neighbor in Need. Saturday 10/1 from 9-1.
Line up of photographers includes: Kathy Wolfe, Hector Amador, Kathryn Kolb, David Knox, Robin Henson, and Stephen Lashley. Silent auction for the P’s, and Q by the plate (or by the pound) from Decatur’s Community Q BBQ!
Neighbor In Need helps low-income elderly make emergency home repairs for free. For more information visit: www.neighborinneed.org.
The East Lake Farmers Market is at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Hosea Williams Dr.
New in 2011: ELF Market receives tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization!
The East Lake Farmers Market (ELFM) is proud to announce that the IRS has approved its application for tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS approval means that donations from supporters will now be tax deductible. In addition, it will allow the ELFM to have access to many more resources as it grows and continues to work with churches, schools, and senior centers to change health outcomes and build community. For details, download the full press release here.
Market Programs
ELF Market Cooperative CSA
Join the Elf Co-op for weekly produce bundles fresh from the farm!
This season, the ELF Market is adding a Cooperative CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) that will provide the East Lake community (and surrounding areas) with a stronger and more direct farm connection. The ELF Market Cooperative CSA; or ELF Co-op, will give you more access to fresh food while supporting local farmers. In our CSA, you can choose from several farms, each offering a unique weekly basket of produce. Your commitment lasts for 11 weeks, and you will have the opportunity to sign up for a second session. The first session will begin on May 21st. Click here for full details on the new ELF Co-op and how you can join!
ELF Market is proud to be working with Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) to increase food accessibility for all Georgia’s citizens while contributing to our local food economy.
Using private funds, Wholesome Wave doubles the value of SNAP benefits (EBT), WIC FMNP Coupons and WIC Senior Nutrition Coupons spent at the ELF Market. Basically, WWG leverages existing government food nutrition programs to encourage shopping at local farmers markets, by creating an incentive: Every EBT or WIC dollar spent at a WWG partner market becomes two dollars.
What does that mean? It means more money for farmers. It means more people with access to good, healthy, local food. Click here to learn more about the program and its partnership with ELF Market.
