Coastal Foodshed is a farmer food hub that makes it easier for growers to sell and consumers to buy local foods.

How we help

Bringing fresh local foods to Greater New Bedford and Greater Fall River customers

Simply by buying local, you:

  • Strengthen the local economy
  • Create a more resilient local food system
  • Preserve small local farms and farmland
  • Enhance environmental sustainability
Our Programs

WHEN TO SHOP

Don’t miss the next opportunity to shop for farm-fresh foods near you!

Mobile Farm Stand Shopping Schedule
New Bedford Farmers Market Schedule

SHOP IN PERSON OUTDOOR:
Thursdays: 2–6pm (June–October)
outside in Buttonwood Park on Buttonwood St.

SHOP IN PERSON INDOOR:
Saturdays: 10–2pm (Nov–May)
inside the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House 

CURRENT VENDORS:

Groundwork Farm – Westport, MA

Nurcha Foods – Fall River, MA

Rosie’s Sweets – Dartmouth, MA

Sampson Farm – Westport, MA

+ local meat & honey!

 

Coastal Foodshed Virtual Market Schedule
Shop Online Here!
Where we deliver

Shopping Windows:
For Wednesdays: Thursday 12pm–Tuesday 1pm
For Fridays: Saturday 12am–Thursday 12pm
Delivery:
Wednesdays & Fridays 12pm–6pm
Pick-Up:
Wednesdays & Fridays: 2pm–5pm

  • Pop-Up Market

  • SHOP IN PERSON
    Tuesdays: 9-5pm
    Wednesdays: 9-5pm
    Thursday: 9-5pm; extended hours every 3rd Thursday 5-8pm
    Fridays: 9-5pm

  • Open year-round! Use side entrance door on the south side of the building near NB Antiques.

    • local farmer at farmers market

    Our Farmers and Makers

    Your purchases support Greater New Bedford’s family-owned farms and producers who are passionate about the food they make and grow.

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    I shop at the New Bedford Farmers Market because local food is a good and wise choice for all of us in the community. I also love supporting local farmers. —Faith Burkley
    We are happy to help support getting fresh produce out to as many people as possible. It is so important having Coastal Foodshed be a means to get this done. Thank you for your business and hard work! —Caitlin from Under the Sun Farm
    I am a regular at the Clasky Common Park Market. I finally had a chance to make it to the indoor market. I am so impressed with the great variety of vendors! —Joanne
    We use EBT and had no idea about the Healthy Incentives Program. This is our first time here and we bought the entire place out! —Greg & Colleen
    Because the Quality of Food is GREAT! and why wouldn’t I want to support local farmers who are my neighbors…. they build soil health, community and are amazing people. —Adam D
    I've been selling my produce at the New Bedford Farmers market for over 10 years! The vendors and customers are what keep me coming back to sell at this market every year. We really are a big family. —Jeff