named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Yoga
Free weekly yoga classes offered in partnership with Yoga Mandali during the outdoor market season, open to all skill levels.
Compost Collection
Partners with Loving Earth Compost to provide drop-off composting for market visitors, closing the loop on food waste and returning compost to subscribers.
FMNP for WIC and Seniors
Distributes coupons to WIC participants and seniors (age 60+) with limited income to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.
Fresh Eats Cooking Demo
Weekly cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal market ingredients, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension and sponsored by CDPHP.
Power of Produce (POP) Club
Weekly program for children that provides $4 in POP Coins to spend on fruits and vegetables, educational activities, and a passport system where every four stamps earns a prize.
SNAP/EBT and FreshConnect Program
Enables SNAP participants to use benefits at the market and receive matching FreshConnect coupons, doubling their purchasing power for local food.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local Food Market Operation 2 activities
- Operate seasonal farmers' markets in Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park, NYOperates weekly outdoor farmers' markets at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs from May through October on both Saturdays and Wednesdays, and a weekly market at Shenendehowa United Church in Clifton Park from June through October. Also operates a winter farmers' market at Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs every Saturday from November through April, along with a Holiday Boutique Market during November and December.
- Organize and govern the Saratoga Farmers' Market as a nonprofitOrganizes and governs the Saratoga Farmers' Market as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating as an all-volunteer group that connects shoppers, vendors, and community members to support local agriculture and community engagement.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Deliver educational programming for children through the Power of Produce (POP) ClubOperates the Power of Produce Club (POP Club), a program that introduces children ages 5–12 to fresh food, healthy eating, and local agriculture through weekly hands-on educational activities held every Wednesday from 3–6 PM. Provides $4 in POP Coins for children to purchase fruits and vegetables, along with cooking demonstrations, gardening activities, scavenger hunts, crafts, and interactive lessons on nutrition and environmental stewardship, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Enhance market experience with community programmingProvides live musical performances, weekly cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal ingredients, family craft activities in collaboration with community partners, seasonal celebrations, and free weekly yoga classes on Saturdays and Wednesdays during the outdoor market season to enrich the community market experience.
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Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
- Provide compost collection services at market locationsOperates compost collection bins at the Wednesday and Saturday markets for community members to drop off organic materials, supporting local sustainability efforts.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide visitor information and support services at the marketOffers information and assistance to visitors regarding market accessibility, vendors, and use of SNAP benefits, enhancing access and engagement for all community members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitate access to nutrition assistance programs at farmers' marketsEnables SNAP participants to use EBT benefits at the market by exchanging EBT funds for non-expiring EBT coins usable with vendors. Accepts FMNP coupons for WIC participants and seniors, facilitates distribution of FMNP coupon booklets to eligible seniors, and accepts Comfort Food Community Produce Prescription vouchers including CDPHP vouchers and Comfort Food Bucks. Provides FreshConnect coupons that match EBT spending dollar-for-dollar up to a limit of 25 coupons per visit.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$23K17%
Program service revenue$86K65%
Investment income$2570%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$144K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$138K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.6%
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Academy for Lifelong Learning Partner — Participates as a guest nonprofit to engage adults in educational programming at the market.
- Adirondack Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of the Winter Market at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market
- Best Buddies International Partner — Participates as a non-profit guest at the market to promote inclusion and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- CDPHP Partner — Provides vouchers through a partnership with Comfort Food Community for use at the market.
- CDPHP Partner — Sponsors the Fresh Eats cooking demonstration program at the market.
- Capital District Physicians’ Health Society Partner — Sponsor of the Kids Club program at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market
- Christopher Dailey Foundation Funder — Provides financial support enabling the POP Club to be offered free of charge to participating families.
- Comfort Food Community Partner — Partnership to accept CDPHP vouchers and Comfort Food Bucks at the market and support the Produce Prescription program.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates on cooking demonstrations and hosts Master Gardeners at the market to provide gardening education.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates to provide Master Gardeners who lead nature-themed activities for children at the market as part of the POP Club.
- Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Government — Participates in the FMNP to accept WIC and senior nutrition coupons at the market.
- Friends of the Market Partner — All-volunteer group collaborating with Saratoga Farmers' Market to connect community members.
- Grazin’ Acres Farm Partner — Vice President of the Association is affiliated with Grazin’ Acres Farm.
- Healthy Living Market Partner — Sponsor of the Winter Market at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market
- Holly and Vine Farm Partner — Treasurer of the Association is affiliated with Holly and Vine Farm.
- Jacob’s Farm Partner — Secretary of the Association is affiliated with Jacob’s Farm.
- Little Wings Farm School Partner — Leads a tie-dye activity using natural dyes as part of the POP Club programming at the market.
- Loving Earth Compost Partner — Partner organization providing composting services and managing subscription program in collaboration with the market.
- May-K-Mark Partner — Registrar of the Association is affiliated with May-K-Mark.
- Muddy Trail Jerky co. Partner — President of the Association is affiliated with Muddy Trail Jerky co.
- Saratoga County Office for the Aging Partner — Distributes FMNP senior coupons to eligible individuals in coordination with the market.
- Saratoga Springs Public Library Partner — Co-hosts family craft activities and brings the Mobile Library to the market for book access.
- Saratoga Springs Public Library Partner — Hosts a flower-crafting activity for children during the POP Club event at the market.
- Shenendehowa United Church Partner — Hosts the Clifton Park Market at its location.
- Stewarts Partner — Sponsor of the Kids Club program at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Government — Participates in the federal SNAP program to enable EBT benefit use at the market.
- The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Partner — Engages children in hands-on seed-planting activities during the POP Club event at the farmers' market.
- Wilton Mall Partner — Hosts the Saratoga Farmers' Market at its location during the winter months.
- Wilton Mall Partner — Hosts the Saratoga Winter Market at its location.
- Yoga Mandali Partner — Partner organization co-leading community yoga classes with the Saratoga Farmers' Market.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- EBT Dollar-Matching to Expand Equitable Accessmethodology: ebt_matching_incentiveBy matching EBT funds dollar-for-dollar, we increase low-income shoppers’ purchasing power and participation in the market, because enhanced affordability and dignity lead to sustained engagement with local food systems.
- Experiential Education to Build Lifelong Healthy Habitsmethodology: experiential-educationBy engaging children in hands-on tastings and direct interaction with farmers, we encourage trial and acceptance of new foods, because experiential learning fosters curiosity and reduces resistance to healthy eating.
- Incentive-Based Nutrition Engagement for Childrenmethodology: incentive-based nutrition educationBy providing POP Coins to children as rewards for purchasing fruits and vegetables, we increase consumption of healthy foods, because positive reinforcement encourages repeated engagement and habit formation.