It is prototyping a new market model better suited to the urban context by bringing together three interconnected programs, a neighbourhood market, Ontario Fresh Food Table & ScarbTO Mrkt Bucks, that enable more residents and entrepreneurs to participate and benefit.
Lead partner: Jennifer Forde, Scarborough and Courtyard Farmers' Market
Supported by: City of Toronto Economic Development Division and Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance.
A neighbourhood approach to increasing access to local food and Economic Opportunities.
Over the last year, the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance has been among many partners supporting a Scarborough Neighbourhood Fresh Food Markets Pilot, led by Marina Queirolo of Market City TO, an
We have diligently documented all the valuable insights and findings from implementing the Scarborough Neighbourhood Fresh Food Market Learning Report. The report is now available for everyone to read, along with some captivating images and videos that showcase the remarkable success of this first pilot. To download the report, click Read ->
We work with Toronto’s intrepid market managers, vendors, city staff and policy-makers to activate the power of markets.
Marina Queirolo
Public markets & food systems specialist
mqueirolo@marketcityto.org