Contributing to Our Community
Thank You For Your Generosity!
We filled a pickup truck with household cleaning and personal hygiene products for clients of Northfield Township Food Pantry at our 14th annual Summer Stock Day, Aug. 2. These necessities are so very much appreciated by those on tight budgets. Thank you to event sponsors and our friends
Omar Zaki and Julie Grobman - Edward Jones, Northbrook.
Wednesdays, June 21 to October 11
Meadow Plaza parking lot, Cherry & Meadow , 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who We Are
Northbrook Farmers Market is operated by Northbrook Farmers Market Association, an all-volunteer, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois.
We're the best weekday farmers market on the North Shore.
Treat yourself to some Wednesday Love:
About US
Our Mission
Our mission is to support local farmers, producers and artisans by providing an economic outlet, and to serve the greater Northbrook area by making available for purchase fresh food and other locally made artisan goods for the benefit of all. We believe in promoting sustainable agriculture and improving access to fresh, healthy food.
Our Goal
Our goal is to educate residents on the benefits of buying locally, eating healthy, living green, supporting local farming families and entrepreneurs while creating a space where our community can come together to celebrate food and each other.
Read All About It! Our online brochures save trees
Read about our history, mission and how we are more than just a market!
Northbrook Farmers Market welcomes dogs at the market. Please first read our guidelines brochure and then use your discretion to make the right choice for both you and your dog.
The market encourages shoppers to bring reusable totes and discourages the use of plastic bags. Learn more about why it is so important that we reduce the number of plastic bags in our world.
Our Market By the Numbers
- The only all-volunteer run market on the North Shore.
- Countless number of volunteer hours.
- Shoppers from over 40 ZIP Codes (that we know of) visit us.
- 21,000+ total visits last season.
- Cumulative $64,000 in free money given away through our SNAP benefits assistance program.
- Cumulative 80,000 lbs of fresh, wholesome food collected from our vendors and donated to the local food pantry.
- Countless coats, school supplies, books, household products, and monetary donations collected and given to those who need the help.
- Numerous recycling, children's educational, and cooking/nutrition programs.
You Can Be Part of It
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We are a charitable organization that depends on sponsors and grants to help fund our many programs. All donations are tax deductible and are used 100% toward furthering the goals and objectives of the market. If you are a local business and would like to join our team, please contact us at NorthbrookFarmersMarket@gmail.com.
Sponsors:
- Northshore University HealthSystem
- Northbrook Pet Nannies
- Edward Jones --Northbrook, Omar Zaki and Julie Grobman
We Love Our Vendors and hope you do too!
We look for growers and producer of high quality food products. Please contact us.
Everyone's Invited
Community Table
Local nonprofit community groups are invited to join us once a season to publicize their good works, recruit new members, collect contact information, etc. Reservations are based on first-come, first served. Go to our Downloadable Forms page to find a reservation application and available dates by clicking below.
All Are Welcome
Inclusive Policy
It is the policy and intent of Northbrook Farmers Market to treat all persons equally, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, place of residence, political affiliation, marital status, ability, gender, or age.
Our location is handicapped accessible, and volunteers are available to help. Come to the Welcome Booth and let us know how we can assist you.
Use your link card & Other benefits
We Double SNAP Dollars
Northbrook Farmers Market accepts SNAP benefits and doubles the value up to $25 per swipe of your Link card. You can swipe as many times as you wish.
If you are a Link card holder, come to the Welcome Booth to withdraw funds from your account to spend at the market. We will match up to $25 free each time you swipe your card.
To find out if you qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) and how to obtain a Link card, click here.
We also accept Senior Farmers Market Coupons and WIC vouchers.
Doing our part
Helping Families In Need
We partner with Northfield Township Food Pantry to collect fresh fruits and vegetables for their clients. At the end of each market day volunteers collect fresh, locally grown produce donated by our farmers. The hard-working volunteers bring the food to the pantry every Wednesday afternoon, where clients are lined up in anticipation of receiving the fresh produce. Are you interested in helping? Contact NorthbrookFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Want to Join the FUn?
Become an Onion Head!
Friends of Northbrook Farmers Market (aka Onion Heads) is a partnering group of enthusiasts who volunteer to promote the market and its mission and goals. Volunteer as much or as little as you wish! Fill out the Membership Form by clicking below to become an official Onion Head. It's really easy!
Onion Heads "duties" include planning programs, helping out at Special Event Days, and spreading the word about our wonderful farmers market.