Press Releases

Commission to Address the Need for More Supermarkets in New York
The New York Supermarket Commission will address the need for more supermarkets in New York.

Headhouse Farmers' Market Opens May 4
The Headhouse Farmers' Market is Re-Opening for Its Second Season on May 4.

Fresh Food Financing Initiative named one of the Top 50 Government Innovations by Ash Institute at Harvard University
The Ash Institute at Harvard University announced the Top 50 government programs today. The Fresh Food Financing Initiative was included as one of the 50 most innovative government programs in the country.

Report stresses need for better access to fresh, healthy food
The Food Trust has co-authored a report which offers 10 recommendations for increasing access to fresh, affordable food in New Orleans.

Norristown Schools are Eating Healthier
Three Norristown schools are eating healthier and supporting local agriculture at the same time.

Direct marketing offers benefit to farmers
Pennsylvania farmers can grow their businesses through direct marketing.

Winter Farmers' Markets Offer Fresh Food Year-Round
Clark Park and Fitler Square Farmers'Markets stay open through the winter.

Headhouse Farmers’ Market will be open on Wednesday, November 21 to keep things fresh at Thanksgiving.
The Headhouse Farmers' Market will be open the day before Thanksgiving for holiday shopping.

Farm to School Portal on the Menu for National School Lunch Week
The Food Trust Leads Farm To School Programs in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States as Highlighted on FarmtoSchool.org

Headhouse Farmers' Market Opens July 1
Philadelphia's largest open-air farmers' market opens Sunday July 1 at 2nd and Lombard Sts.

The Food Trust's Farmers' Markets Open
The Food Trust's 20 farmers' markets open for the 2006 season.

Governor announces $40 million Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative
The Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative is an innovative new program that will work to increase the number of supermarkets, or other grocery stores in underserved communities across Pennsylvania.

A Plan to Attract More Supermarkets to Philadelphia
City Council to hear testimony and discuss new report.