Eastern Market in Lancaster, PA

T and I visited Eastern Market a few weeks ago early on a HOT Humid Saturday morning and really loved it. We are going back this weekend too.

So as the dog days of summer drag on please make room to come out to Eastern Market and support the local businesses that make our home the original wonderful place we all love !!

From their web site:

Our mission is to develop a self-reliant and sustainable food system and local economy in Lancaster’s urban area through community-based enterprises. Through this pursuit Eastern Market will work to increase access to healthy and affordable food, develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and create a safe and healthy place for people from throughout the community to gather.
Goals 1. Provide easy access to fresh, nutritious foods within walking distance of Eastern Market neighborhoods.

2. Provide a wide array of multicultural products serving the rich diversity of our community.

3. Serve a complimentary role to other fresh food sources, such as Central Market.

4. Assist area farmers and vendors with sustainable business opportunities.

5. Generate a sense of local pride and strengthen economic development along the East King Corridor.

6. Serve as a vehicle to educate the community about the importance of nutrition to good health.