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  • Real Food Project Community Meal at ACCT – April

    Real Food Project Community Meal at ACCT – April

    Galveston’s Own Farmers Market partners with other non-profit organizations to deliver Community Meals — where with the help of volunteers, we are able to provide a free hot home cooked meal to their patrons!

    What do volunteers do?

    • Volunteers can whip up a dish based on the theme -or- help us serve!

    • Sign ups indicate the need (main, salad, side, dessert, -or- server). Volunteers can sign up for which dish they’d like to make via our Volunteer Portal.

    • The sign ups are for 10 servings – if you’d like to make more than 10, sign up for more than 1 slot.

    • This Month’s Theme is Brunch

    Ready to make something delicious? Follow the below instructions to sign up!

    Questions?

    Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Thursday, April 18

    11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (11:30 AM Drop Off)

    Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT)

    Address: 707 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550

  • Real Food Project Community Meal at Gulf Breeze – April

    Real Food Project Community Meal at Gulf Breeze – April

    Galveston’s Own Farmers Market partners with other non-profit organizations to deliver Community Meals — where with the help of volunteers, we are able to provide a free hot home cooked meal to their patrons!

    What do volunteers do?

    • Volunteers can whip up a dish based on the theme -or- help us serve!

    • Sign ups indicate the need (main, salad, side, dessert, -or- server). Volunteers can sign up for which dish they’d like to make via our Volunteer Portal.

    • The sign ups are for 10 servings – if you’d like to make more than 10, sign up for more than 1 slot.

    • This Month’s Theme is Brunch

    Ready to make something delicious? Follow the below instructions to sign up!

    If you’d like to make a side dish for this — follow the below instructions:

    Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@gofarmersmarket.com

    Thursday, April 4

    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (4:30 PM Drop Off)

    Gulf Breeze Apartments

    Address: 1211 21st ST Galveston, TX 77550

  • Grow4Health

    Grow4Health

    Say hi to Siok-Hong!

    About Grow4Health

    In 1984, after 4 years in the US, I graduated from Texas A&M at Galveston Moody campus with a Bachelor of Science degree and started a professional degree in the environmental industry as a chemist and later on as a project manager managing software deployment overseas. Fast track to present day, I am back in the environmental industry working on Rcra / EPA waste disposal. In 2017 I tinkered with growing microgreens while between jobs. Over 5 years later, I run a part time microgreens farmers market business and thoroughly enjoy it. In a few years, when I retire from my professional world, this part time gig will ease into full time. A nice ending to doing what I love.

    When did you first get started?

    2018

    What inspired you to start your business?

    I wanted to grow my own healthy food.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    Wasabi mustard microgreens and my Kamut Energy bars.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    1962 — I came into this world at a hospital in a small city called Sarikei on Borneo island.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I love growing obviously. I run, do dragon boat, love to cook, and love helping people source great food. I also love traveling and watching nature shows.

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  • GTown Creative

    GTown Creative

    Say hi to Kevin!

    About GTown Creative

    I’m an all around creative type! I am mainly a musician, but I enjoy making things in my shop from different materials. I work with different types of wood & metals.

    When did you first get started?

    During the pandemic 2019-2020.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    I first began GTOWN Creative during the pandemic. Being a musician by trade, I was pretty much out of work. I got a few tools and set up a shop and began making things for my Etsy store.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    I like to make small practical things from wood. Items like wine bottle holders, kitchen utilities, unique gifts, etc.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I am from Galveston, Texas and I grew up here. I attended school until graduation from Ball High School.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    From 1993-2005 I lived in NYC and created music for broadcast media for MTV, VH1, Sci-Fi Channel and many others.

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  • Heleyon Sheep & Cattle Co., LLC

    Heleyon Sheep & Cattle Co., LLC

    Say hi to Haley & David!

    About Heleyon Sheep & Cattle

    We are on a mission to provide heart healthy, grass-fed beef, lamb, pork and chicken to those seeking to support local family farms, sustainable farming practices, and the humane treatment of animals. That’s why we are opening our gates to provide farm fresh, seasonally produced meat beyond our own table. Our animals are born and sustainably grazed throughout their lives on beautiful pastures and forests filled with nutrient rich forage. We care about our customers. Most of you are our friends. We want to extend our hand and invite you to join us as we come alongside other farmers throughout the nation who are making a commitment to raise livestock with integrity.

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  • What’s at Market: 3/10/24

    What’s at Market: 3/10/24

    This Sunday:

    • Unleash your creativity with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) at their Mindfulness Coloring Station. They’ll have fun coloring stations for kids & adults + a P o s i t i v i t y Board that needs to be filled by you! Plus, learn more about their upcoming Hike for Hope happening 3/23.

    • Stop by the Galveston County Master Gardener’s Booth to learn a thing or 2 about gardening! Kids can also partake in fun activities – like propagating green bean seeds in newspaper pots for them to take home -or- inspecting the cool insect trays.

    Live Music: Angela Banks

    FRUITS, VEGGIES & Plants

    Daphodill Farm

    Grow4Health

    Mushroom Factory * Also has Eggs

    Sustainable Garden

    FARM GOODS & PREPARED FOODS

    3rd Coast Kombucha

    BZ Honey

    Coastal Bake Shop

    Corduroy Coffee

    Fresh Continental Delights

    Momma’s Tamales

    Pecans by Karen

    R&D Natural Living

    Smash n’ Squeeze

    Sweet Life Jelly Company

    Underwater Oven

    ZoZo Fresh

    MEATS & EGGS

    Clawtel Ranch

    Jolly Farms

    The Farm at Bald Hill

    ARTISAN PRODUCTS

    4PetsSake

    Angie’s Garden

    CJK Enterprises – Knife Sharpening

    Everyday Soap Company

    VJ Farms

    CRAFT Artisan VENDORS

    Rocks Naturally

  • Jack Johnson’s 146th Birthday Celebration!

    Jack Johnson’s 146th Birthday Celebration!

    Join us in celebrating Jack Johnson’s birthday at GOFM! John Arthur Johnson, nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. His memory continues to live on our island.

    In partnership with Nia Cultural Center + The Future is US, patrons can:

    • partake in a little Jack Johnson Trivia,

    • color Jack Johnson coloring Sheets,

    • enjoy a reading at 10 AM, & a Jack Johnson reenactment at 10:30 AM! and

    • enjoy mini lemon blueberry muffins from Melat’s Provisions (for the first 100 folks!)

    Dates:

    March 24, 2024

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market, 77550)

    About Nia Cultural Center

    In response to the growing problem of youth violence in the early 1990’s Nia Cultural Center has provided family and youth empowerment programs. Originally a Community Youth Development program funded by the Texas Department of Family Services, the Nia Cultural Center’s Family Strengthening and Empowerment program operated from 1996 – 2006. Learn more on their website>

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    About The Future is US

    The Future is US exists to fight for Galveston youth through community voice so future generations can meet their full potential. They are working to identify community conditions and social determinants of health to prevent disproportionate suspension, expulsion, District Alternative Education Placement (DAEP) referral, and juvenile justice incarceration for youth of color in Galveston.

    Learn More>

  • Jani’s Waffles

    Jani’s Waffles

    Say hi to Jani & Ronald!

    About Jani’s Waffles

    We are starting as a family-owned company. Our family values are driven by competition, wealth, responsibility, fairness, and hard work. But on top of them our core family values will always be love, cohesion, self-esteem, and caring. This beautiful business started with a lot of love and passion to help people with the inevitable task of choosing the daily meal in a nutritional and healthy way. We offer simple recipes totally plant based and with important nutritional ingredients taking care of part of your healthy diet requirements. We are very happy to bring you this alternative for your day-to-day healthy food choices.

    When did you first get started?

    2020

    What inspired you to start your business?

    My Family — I encourage them to eat healthy!

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    The awareness of eating healthy, at least for most of our meals.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I am from Venezuela. I grew up in Venezuela and am living in Texas now. I am so grateful for everything that this state has given us

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    They will always see me smiling, and that all my products are made with love for my family and for them.

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  • Jazz Bird Bakery

    Jazz Bird Bakery

    Say hi to Erin!

    About Jazz Bird Bakery

    I’m Erin Young and I graduated from the French Culinary Institute in 2015 with a certificate in cake design. I have lived in many places including Colorado, New York, and New Orleans, but finally decided to settle near my childhood favorite place, Galveston. I also has a BFA in fine art so I wanted to marry my two passions together.

    When did you first get started?

    While living in NYC and being in a band, I’d watch many a food network show dreaming of a life where my “day” job was just as fun as playing music at night.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    After culinary school, I tried to get a few bakery jobs here and there but always felt that I was working so hard for someone else to reap all the reward. Starting your own business is no easy task that’s for sure.

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    I like making really pretty wedding cakes. I like when clients take a risk.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I’m originally from a small town called Monument in Colorado. Went to school at Colorado State. And moved to many new places after that.

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I love theater and sometimes you’ll find me doing a show at ETC in Galveston. I also use to sing a bit of jazz music, and that’s why I’m called Jazz Bird Bakery.

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  • Jolly Farms

    Jolly Farms

    Say hi to Jill & Kevin!

    About Jolly Farms

    We raise meat bird chickens. They are pasture raised, non GMO fed, and are delicious! We sell whole birds and all types of parts. And even dehydrated chicken parts for dogs! They are hormone, antibiotic free, and raised on our family farm. We get the chicks when they are one day old, and bring them to our farm, and they live a natural chicken life. They are processed and inspected in a state facility where they are processed by hand , and only fresh running water is used during that process. The most humane way possible is used in processing the chickens. Thus all these natural things make our chickens truly the best. Once you eat one of our chickens, you will know the difference immediately. Delicious and so very healthy. They are truly all natural chickens.

    When did you first get started?

    My son and I started this endeavor in 2014, just to have healthy chickens for our family. But that soon grew to our friends, and over the years to so many satisfied customers. We have increased our flock several times over the years to keep up with the demand. But even with all our growth, we are still a family farm….just so much more efficient raising chickens. We have not wavered from our principles of raising all natural chickens all these years.

    What inspired you to start your business?

    Since we had some land, we just decided to see if we could raise chickens….and we could!

    What is your favorite thing to make/produce?

    For the first several years, we only sold whole chickens. But we finally did begin selling the parts as so many customers wanted them. It is wonderful to be able to offer all chicken parts, so more people are able to get our healthy chickens on a smaller scale to fit their lifestyle.

    Where are you from/where did you grow up?

    I was born and raised – and raised my two sons – in Pasadena. After they grew up, I moved to Alvin and bought some land. Very soon thereafter, they both moved to Alvin also. They both still live here, along with my three grandsons. What more could a mother ask for?

    Share a fun fact about yourself you’d like your customers to know!

    I am an animal lover, and have rescued so many pets over my lifetime. Although I was raised in the city, I love farm life. I love being on the farm with our array of animals, and love coming home to all my rescued dogs and cats. Living in a small town has been wonderful.

    Shop Local, Win Prizes

    Get your FREE Don’t Buy Food From Strangers Loyalty Punch Card at the GOFM Info booth to learn more!

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