Free pop-up markets to distribute produce in the Maine Highlands and Moosehead Lake Regions
Date: 05/22/2024
Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County, and Highland Area Gleaners announce seven free produce pop-up markets in Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Greenville.
The markets will take place throughout the summer:
Date/time |
Town |
Location |
Thursday, May 30
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Dover-Foxcroft |
Northern Light Mayo Hospital,
897 W Main St. |
Thursday, June 20
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Milo |
Northern Light Health Center, Milo
135 Park St. |
Wednesday, July 10
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Greenville |
Bartley’s Center Cove Events
241 Pritham Ave. |
Thursday, August 15
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Dover-Foxcroft |
Northern Light Mayo Hospital,
897 W Main St. |
Thursday, September 12
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Milo |
Northern Light Health Center, Milo
135 Park St. |
Wednesday, October 16
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Greenville |
Bartley’s Center Cove Events
241 Pritham Ave. |
Thursday, November 21
11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Dover-Foxcroft |
Northern Light Mayo Hospital,
897 W Main St. |
According to the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, nearly 17 percent of residents and 25 percent of youth in the region are food insecure. While individuals experiencing food insecurity are encouraged to attend, the market is open to anyone who would like fresh fruits and vegetables.
“These events build upon two highly successful markets that were held at Mayo Hospital in 2023. Based on the response to those events, it’s clear that there’s a high demand for fresh, healthy food. People who are on the go will find this to be a quick, convenient way to add some fresh produce to the dinner table,” says Kate Fergola, healthy eating active living coordinator at Mayo Hospital.
Attendees are asked to bring reusable bags to put their produce in, if available.
Food for the pop-up produce market is provided by the Piscataquis Regional Food Center.