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Fresh and Local: The St. Bernardine Farmers Market
The St. Bernardine Farmers Market is a lively weekly event that offers fresh, locally sourced produce and goods directly to the community around St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA.
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Farmers Market Overview
The market is held every Wednesday, typically from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open year-round, offering a consistent supply of fresh food throughout the year.
The event is held on the hospital grounds at 210 N. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino. This location within St Bernardine Medical Center supports a broader initiative to promote health and wellness by increasing access to nutritious, farm-fresh ingredients for hospital staff, patients, and the local community.
Hosted by Dignity Health
The farmers market is an effort backed by Dignity Health, the healthcare system that manages St. Bernardine Medical Center. Hosting a farmers market is a tangible way for Dignity Health to demonstrate its commitment to community health beyond traditional medical services. By creating a space for fresh food, the hospital helps address food access issues and encourages healthy eating habits.
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Managed by California Farmers Market Collective
The California Farmers Market Collective manages the market. The California Farmers Market Collective is dedicated to connecting communities with sustainable, locally grown food and artisan products. Their philosophy emphasizes that a farmers market should be more than just a place to purchase goods; it should serve as a community hub.
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Visitors to the St. Bernardine Farmers Market can expect Fresh:
- Farm-Fresh Produce: A variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, often directly from local California farms.
- Artisan Products: Vendors selling other local goods such as artisan bread, honey, and specialty foods.
- Prepared Foods: Delicious, fresh meal options from local food vendors.
This market offers an excellent opportunity to support local farmers and learn more about the origins of your food. It also offers a pleasant weekly break, transforming the hospital grounds into a vibrant space for shopping and community gathering.
Enjoy fresh, local produce at the St. Bernardine Farmers Market! Hosted by Dignity Health and operated by California Farmers Market Collective every Wednesday in San Bernardino.
