Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market — Local services in Tucson

Total confusion. Was invited to this place by the Community Food Bank. Too much paperwork, for some fruits and vegetables, that looked very tired. Looks like the fruit was picked from the ground, after the birds put holes in them, and had fallen off the tree to the ground. It's like, give this stuff to Mikey, he will eat it, but I won't. We were given $5 coupons, if which my guess this F & M seeks reimbursement from the Community Food Bank. Everything is $5. A bit pricey for spoiled or soon to spoil if not used right away. My wife did make a pot of vegetable soup, but after one bowl, that's enough for me. I don't like and don't eat left overs. My wife of 45 years knows this and yet left over sit in the refrigerator, until there is fur topping the...

Nice little farmer's market. It is held Thursday's between 3:00pm - 6:00pm which is unusual for a farmer's market. But it is nice with a variety of produce such as lettuce, lemons, micro greens and mushrooms as well as soaps, breads, honey, meats, and cooked food. I bought a variety of mushrooms, some good focaccia bread, and Selena's Salvadoran Restaurant was there serving up a Salvadoran fresco drink which was yummy with pineapple and mini chunks of apple, Revuelta which is refried beans, mozzarella and pork fried like a pancake and some cookies made with butternut squash. All good. There was someone making fresh churros and coconut drinks. Worth a stop if you're in the area...

I love coming to this farmers market, it's small but cozy. Everyone is kind and happy to see you there. I truly appreciate that this farmers market is opened in the afternoon. I think it's really important to be able to bring healthy, clean, and fresh food to everyone ( not just early risers 😉). The deeper into winter we get, the more vendors are popping up. I love coming nearly every week to talk to the vendors/volunteers/Staff and see what healthy foods of the week I'm...