Mayor proclaims Leavenworth Farmers Market Week; market representative highlights local vendors and SNAP access

Mayor Nancy Bowden read a proclamation recognizing Leavenworth Farmers Market Week and described farmers markets’ role in providing fresh, affordable and convenient food to the community. The proclamation noted USDA support for markets and specifically recognized that the Leavenworth Farmers Market accepts electronic benefits transfer for SNAP recipients and accommodates senior farmer nutrition checks.

A market representative, Jill, thanked the commission and said all vendors are from Leavenworth County or adjacent counties and that sellers carry tax identification numbers that generate revenue for the community. “We have everything from vegetables to meat, eggs, honey and baked goods,” Jill said, adding that the market also serves as a community gathering place. Mayor Bowden invited the public to the market and thanked organizers for their work.