June Newsletter
The following are the community events for the month of June!
Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market
Wednesdays, June - October | 9AM - 2PM
240 H Street, Crescent City, CA
The Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market opening day is tomorrow! Join us as we kick off another season of fresh local food, handmade goods, live music, and community connection on Wednesday, June 3rd from 9AM - 2PM. Whether you're shopping for weekly groceries, meeting local producers, or simply enjoying a day downtown, there's something for everyone at the market.
This season's market brings together local farmers and ranchers, food vendors, artisans, community organizations, musicians, and family-friendly activities. Shoppers can find fresh produce, eggs, grass-fed beef, baked goods, prepared foods, handcrafted goods, and plant starts while connecting directly with the people who grow, raise, and make them.
Featured producers include Ocean Air Farms, Elkhorn Herbals Plant Nursery, Prairie Companion Company, and Muddy Bears Farm. Food vendors include Wild Rivers Coffee, Rebecca'ihaw-ihaw Filipino BBQ and Catering, Crescent to Crescent Bakery Co., Dandelion Bakery, and Defe's Cosina. Visitors can also enjoy weekly live music from 11 AM–1 PM and connect with community partners such as Redwoods Parks Conservancy, Master Gardeners, and Del Norte Unified School District Nutrition Services.
The market proudly offers Market Match and other nutrition incentive programs that help shoppers stretch their food dollars. Customers using EBT, WIC, and Open Door benefits can receive up to $20 in matching funds per program each market day to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Visit the Market Manager booth to learn more and access available incentives while supporting local farmers and food producers.
Families can also look forward to the return of the Power of Produce (POP) Club, running June 17–August 12. Through hands-on activities, produce tastings, and educational experiences, children can earn "POP Bucks" to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market while learning about healthy eating and local food systems.
Visit Dnatlfoodouncil.org/farmers-markets for more information.
Food Safety Plan Development Workshop
Monday, June 8 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Online via GoogleMeet Link (no RSVP required)
Learn about how to implement produce safety on your farm, and walk away with a complete food safety plan. Contact Agricultural Program Coordinator, Javier Gomez, at Javier@dnatlfoodcouncil.org if you have any questions.
Youth & Family Fair: Sharing Del Norte Resources
Saturday, June 20 | 10AM - 1PM
Front Street Park, Crescent City CA
The Family Resource Center is having a Youth and Family Fair which will include fun activities, community resources, and raffles. Contact the Family Resource Center at (707) 464 0955 if you have questions.
Emergency Feeding Task Force: Online Monthly Meeting
Friday, June 26 | 11AM - 12PM
Online via Zoom
The Emergency Feeding Task Force meets online monthly to bring organizations and community partners together to strengthen emergency food preparedness and response in Del Norte and Tribal Lands. Meetings include partner updates, resource sharing, and collaborative planning to improve emergency coordination. If you would like to attend this meeting, please email Iya Mahan, at iya@dnatlfoodcouncil.org.
Food Forest Workdays
Tuesdays | 2PM - 12PM
Thursdays | 9AM - 12PM
Food Forest at the College of the Redwoods, 883 W Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531
Join our Food Forest team every Tuesday 2–5 PM and Thursday 9 AM–12 PM for our spring work hours. Make sure to bring closed-toed shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat, water & snacks! We will be updating our summer hours at the end of this month.
The Food Forest is also open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. Community members are always welcome to stop by, explore, and enjoy the space!
Mini Grant Application Gather & Grow
We are offering mini grants to community members. Receive up to $200 to provide healthy local food for your community event or up to $500 to support new & existing community gardens
Apply Here Applications are due by the end of each month. Click the link above to learn more & apply.