On Sunday night March 23, following another great market, our beloved market truck—the backbone of our weekly operations—was stolen, emptied, damaged, and ultimately recovered in a condition that may be beyond repair.

If our truck is deemed a total loss by our insurance company, it could take us a while to find a reasonably-priced replacement. Given the age and condition of the truck, the funds from insurance are likely to fall short of the full cost of a replacement vehicle. If the truck can be repaired, it could be weeks (at the very least) before the necessary work is complete. In either case, we will be relying on rented vehicles and storage facilities (not covered by insurance) until we have a new vehicle and adequate security measures in place to protect it.

We have been able to recover some of the market equipment that was dumped out of the truck, but much of our critical gear is gone and will need replacement. Our insurance policy has a $1,000 deductible, and there are items that insurance will not cover, such as temporary storage for the recovered equipment and theft deterrents for our future truck.

This incident has shaken us, but we refuse to be beaten down by it. Other farmers markets and farms in the Portland area have offered to loan us tents and equipment while we replace our stolen equipment, and we are hoping that you, our community of neighbors and shoppers, will also support us as you are able. Here are three easy ways for you to help:

Use this page to make a financial donation in any amount you are able
Purchase items from our Amazon Gift List and have them sent directly to us.
Get in touch with us (contact@hillsdalefarmersmarket.com) if you would like to make an in-kind donation of equipment or services

And, of course, share this news and these links with your friends and family. With your help, we can bounce back quickly from this and move into our 2025-26 market season stronger than ever. Thank you for your support!

*Please note: Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization. As such, donations are not tax deductible.

Help HFM Bounce Back After Truck & Equipment Theft

Insurance doesn't cover everything - we need your support!