Project
Scarborough Neighbourhood Fresh Food Markets | 2022 Pilot
Project Details

This pilot 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. 

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Project Activity
Scarborough Neighbourhood Fresh Food Market Learning Report

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 here and enjoy one of the many beautiful videos and photos that provide a snapshot of the pilot.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are already looking forward to the 2024 pilot. 

Best regards, 

Jennifer Forde and Marina Queirolo 

Oct 23, 2023
Read the latest blog from the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance talking about our 2023 pilot!

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, and Jennifer Forde, founder of the Scarborough and Courtyard Farmers’ Market.

https://foodandfarming.ca/scarborough-fresh-food-markets-pilot/

May 28, 2023

We work with Toronto’s intrepid market managers, vendors, city staff and policy-makers to activate the power of markets. Get in touch ->

Marina Queirolo
Public markets & food systems specialist
mqueirolo@marketcityto.org