Greetings, Friends!

The Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) are an essential part of the heartbeat of our community. A donation today to JCFM strengthens our community food security and empowers local farmers and artisans by providing vibrant marketplaces where we connect and build a resilient local economy.

Your Gift Ensures We Can:

Support low-income neighbors through market food access programs like SNAP Market Match
Fairly pay our small staff team
Host live music, chef demos, and tasting events
Repair and replace equipment and pay for other operating costs

In 2026, our farmers markets face an unprecedented challenge.

We face significant cuts to our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Market Match program. This program has been primarily funded through state and federal funds. A total of 60% of the funds for this program will be cut in 2026, reducing the government dollar-for-dollar SNAP Market Match from up to $25 per market day to a limit of $10 per day. At the same time, 100% of the administrative funds for this program will be cut, as will government grants that JCFM has used to support small business development, staff time, and farmers market promotion.

Community support is more important than ever for the maintenance of our farmers markets and to empower community members with low incomes through our food assistance programs. Donate today to support resilient farmers markets where our community connects, accesses fresh local food, small businesses thrive.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Amanda Milholland

Executive Director

Jefferson County Farmers Markets

360-379-9098

info@jcfmarkets.org

P.S.: The Port Townsend Farmers Market is open through Saturday, December 20th, from 10am to 2pm. See you at the Market!

JCFM Year End Giving 2025

By Jefferson County Farmers Market

JCFM Year End Giving 2025

JCFM Year End Giving 2025