Leader
April Hurley
Location
806 East 181 Street Bronx, NY 10460
About the project
¡Que Rico Market! works to expand access to fresh, affordable foods in the heart of the Bronx, equip neighbors in food advocacy and to build a downstate -upstate food system. We equip local stakeholders to enact a community plan to build economic, health equity, and greater safety. We accomplish this through workshops, organizing, small business support and neighborhood development projects.
This year we will run the Market from June until November, conduct an oral history food project at Guess Senior Center and give bi-weekly workshops at local churches, community centers to increase resident engagement. Our locally sourced produce comes from small BIPOC farmers, community gardens and GrowNYC. Each farmshare is curated to provide seasonal and organic options for city dwellers.
We started the farmer's market last year 2022! Check out our previous campaign to see how far we've come! ioby.org/project/mapes-avenue-garden-rebuild
The Steps
June 2023: Reopen Que Rico Market for 2023 season
July 2023: Start Oral History Food Project at Guess Senior Center
August 2023: Hire market facilitator to run fall season and workshops
October 2023: Host visioning session to plan for next year
November 2023: Community Dinner
Why we‘re doing it
Bronx residents are looking for affordable fresh, local and organic produce to support healthy lifestyle changes. Furthermore, neighbors need more opportunities and spaces to interact regularly to share resources, build a sense ownership and neighborhood safety. ¡Qué Rico! market and CSA team is excited to be another anchor for the Crotona neighborhood.