Hilltown Mobile Market Now Open!
Hilltown Mobile Market Announces 20 Participating Farms and 18 Delivery Locations for 2022 Season
All ordering is now online with expanded selection and convenience!
Chesterfield, MA, June 8, 2022 – The Hilltown Mobile Market is back for a fourth season with online ordering, expanded products offerings and 18 locations throughout the Hilltowns. Customers will now be able to browse hundreds of products online grown by 20 local Hilltown producers during the season which runs from July 16-Nov 18.
New producers this year include Pause Pivot Farm, a new hydroponic greenhouse in Williamsburg, Cream of the Crop Farm in Russell, Foxtrot Herb Farm in Shelburne Falls, Grace Hill Dairy in Cummington, and Kinne Brook Farm in Worthington. They will diversify the market with local beef, yogurt, eggs, cheese, microgreens, herbs, and more. Returning producers Berniche Blueberry Farm in Chesterfield, Clark Brothers Orchard in Ashfield, Four Corners Farm in Worthington, Good Bunch Farm in Shelburne Falls, Intervale Farm in Westhampton, and Sawyer Farm in Worthington will provide a steady supply of delicious, freshly harvested fruits and vegetables all season long.
New partnerships have also enabled the market to expand to 18 locations with drop-off delivery at various retail stores and community centers. Customers will pick up their pre-orders during designated hours at each location. Door delivery is also available for residents at Westhampton Woods, Hamblin Court, Highland Village Circle, Hillside Terrance, Nash Hill, and The Maples.
“Everything will be freshly picked to order and travel no more than 30 miles from the farm to your table” says Monica Guzik, Market Manager. “It will be like shopping at all your favorite local farm stores and roadside farm stands right from your computer or phone.”
Customers can sign up for a Hilltown Mobile Market farm share, which ranges from $150-$500, to spend down throughout the season. The program directly supports local farmers but is more flexible than a traditional farm share box or CSA, allowing customers to select the items they want to receive. There is a $20 minimum order but no weekly commitment. Customers can add to their balance anytime, or simply pay by the order. Those with SNAP (food stamps) can also sign up for a fully reimbursable HIP CSA that automatically credits $40-$100 per month from their benefits to spend at the online market.
"You get to choose what you like to eat. Love carrots but not zucchini? The Hilltown Mobile Market enables you to enjoy what you want without any waste” says Seva Water, Market Coordinator.
The Market will open for online orders every Saturday starting July 16th. Orders must be placed by Tuesday at 1pm for pickup either Thursday or Friday afternoon, depending on location.
The Market is an innovative program of Hilltown Community Development working to increase market access for small Hilltown producers and provide healthy, affordable produce to all residents. The grant-funded initiative began operating in Huntington and Cummington in 2019 and has now expanded to serve Blandford, Chester, Chesterfield, Middlefield, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Windsor, and Worthington. The goal of the market is to eventually sustain operations year-round and become a viable distribution option for producers and consumers in the Hilltowns and beyond.
To learn more about the Hilltown Mobile Market visit www.hilltownmobilemarket.info or contact Monica Guzik at (413) 296-4536 x109