Address
Downtown South Boston Farmers Market
300 Broad Street
South Boston, VA 24592
Thanks to Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital for the Sentara Cares Grant which helps support our programs for all ages. A special thank you for their support of our Family & Kids Market where we provide information on healthy eating and healthy living. Sentara makes it possible for us to reach more people of all ages in the community and provide them with fresh food and produce, helpful information, and education on healthy lifestyles.
Power of Produce (POP)
Join The POP Club!
The Power of Produce (POP) Club is for kids up to the age of 18. Each child participating in the program receives $5 vouchers when they participate in events at the market like tasting fruits or vegetables, learning about healthy eating, and other activities. Vouchers can be used at the Market for fresh produce and other designated healthy items. Kids receive their voucher each time they participate in a POP event at the Market. They also participate to receive prizes and giveaways throughout the year. Join the club – it’s FREE!
ACTIVITIES & FUN
Fun Ways To Learn About Food
Learning about healthy food choices is important at any age. The Downtown South Boston Farmers Market provides many ways for you to learn where food comes from, how it is harvested, and how it is prepared. We’ve included lots of activities and fun as you learn more about farming, gardening, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Cooking Made Easy
Simple Recipes
We’re excited to offer simple recipes and ideas to help you learn more about eating healthy and living a healthier lifestyle. We provide tips and ideas to include healthy fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, and other ingredients in every meal or snack. We hope you enjoy trying our recipes as you make healthy nutrition and activity a part of every day!
GROW YOUR OWN FOOD & PLANTS
SIMPLE TIPS AND TOOLS
A few simple tips and tools can help you grow your own food and plants. Knowing where food comes from is the beginning of a healthier lifestyle and clean eating. Tools and resources included in this section make it possible for anyone at any age to play, learn, and grow their own garden and plants. From a small flowerpot to an outdoor garden, growing your own food and plants is fun!
FOR THE HEALTH OF IT
LEARN TO LIVE HEALTHIER
For the Health of It is a resource to help you learn ways to eat better and live healthier lives. Through this resource, you will learn how to take advantage of our local Downtown South Boston Farmers Market and all it has to offer. Everyone benefits from practicing healthy habits at any age and For the Health of It is a great place to start. HealthyEatingResource.org found that the single most effective way to start eating healthy food and living a healthier lifestyle is repeated exposure. We may need to try something 10-15 times before knowing if we like it or not! That’s why we’re providing tips and information on healthy nutrition that starts early in life and lasts a lifetime. So, dive in and learn more now!
