Farmers’ Market to Reopen at Holyoke Medical Center on Wednesdays

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced the reopening of the HMC Holyoke Farmers’ Market at the hospital. The HMC Holyoke Farmers’ Market will be open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 10 through Sept. 30.

Located in the hospital’s Parking Lot D, the HMC Holyoke Farmers’ Market is close to the front entrance of the hospital, with valet parking available. Holyoke residents are encouraged to utilize the hospital’s free transportation shuttles. The transportation schedule is available at www.holyokehealth.com/ride.

“Holyoke Medical Center is excited to partner with the Greater Holyoke Chamber to once again offer a Farmers’ Market for the fourth year. Access to healthy food has continued to be an area of concern for many people in our community, as identified in our community health needs assessments,” HMC Director of Community Benefits Lisa Wray-Schechterle said. “We are proud to continuously provide a convenient location and transportation, while also collaboratively partnering with others to make this market a success.”

The HMC Holyoke Farmers’ Market is a collaboration with the Holyoke Farmers’ Market, the Greater Holyoke Chamber, Let’s Move Hampden County 5210, and many local businesses. EBT/SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted. A list of participating vendors and their scheduled dates will be updated regularly at www.holyokehealth.com/market.