11/04/2026
Believe it or not, this week the Allen Farmers Market launches its Winter Season, even though it's 74 degrees and sunny.
Today not only feels like summer, but is the day to allow your voice to be heard through casting your votes. We hope that you got or will get your vote in on time, but also want to remind you that how you spend your hard-earned money is also how you get your voice heard throughout the year. Supporting the local food systems is one way of supporting what you believe in. How you live day-to-day, week-to-week, matters. And when it comes to local food, it matters to your overall health and wellness (local produce is more nutritionally dense) and matters to your local economy.
When you grocery shop at the Allen Farmers Market, you're not only supporting your personal well-being, but you are supporting an individual or family directly. If Lansing residents collectively spent 10% more locally versus at big box stores, it would create a stronger, more resilient economy, while also providing you, the consumer, with a greater sense of place and belonging in your community. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing when it comes to supporting local businesses; rather, directing just 10% of your spending to local businesses can do wonders.... plus, when it comes to local food, it tastes better!
While there are no paper products or canned goods available at the Allen Farmers Market, we love having ELFCO onsite to offer the opportunity for a one-stop shop to get you through the week. Be sure to stop in there to finalize your shopping list!
Read on for more information on this week's Market, November 4th from 3 - 6:30pm:
https://allenneighborhoodcenter.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/this-week-at-the-market-37f137f3-79fb-4456-84b2-ee55b971e2c9
