New York State has appropriated $2 million for the Double Up Food Bucks program in the state. The program, ran by Field & Fork Network, gives a dollar for dollar match up to $20 a day for SNAP customers. Field & Fork Program Director … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mobile Market’s Begins Season Today
Jamestown Public Market's Mobile Market begins its season today. The Mobile Market brings fresh, local food to five sites around Jamestown on every Wednesday and Thursday through September 28. Jamestown Public Market Food Access Coordinator … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Starts Its Season June 10
The Jamestown Public Market begins its season this Saturday, June 10. The market will take place along West Third Street between Cherry and North Main Streets in downtown Jamestown from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays now through … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Jamestown Pride Festival This Weekend
Jamestown Pride Festival’s Third Annual Celebration starts with activities today in downtown Jamestown. The first event is a "Slow Roll" sponsored by Pearl City Cycle that starts at at 5:30 p.m. It's an all ages event that will involve people … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative
The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown
The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Applies for Local Food Access Grant
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has applied for a grant to expand local food access. CCE submitted a proposal in January for the NY Food for NY Families program, aiming to bring significant dollars to Chautauqua County focused … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Celebrating National CSA Week
The Jamestown Public Market and St. Luke's Episcopal Church are celebrating National CSA week the week of February 20 through 25. Public Market Director Linnea Haskins said CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture, "You invest in a farm … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Market on CSA Week – February 16, 2023
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskins tells us about CSA Week and discusses agriculture in our community. … [Read more...]
Empty Bowl Project Fundraiser for Local Pantries to Take Place in Jamestown December 10
The "Empty Bowl Project" fundraiser for local food pantries comes to Jamestown on Saturday, December 10 St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Jamestown Public Market are teaming up with the Chautauqua Area Potters to host the event from 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
