Our new Feed the People Market Stand is bringing fresh produce directly to campus for students, faculty and staff to enjoy all season long. The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm and the Lion’s Pantry are partnering to offer a pay-what-you-can farmers market every Wednesday until October 25 –NOW EXTENDED one week! through November 1 — to make healthy eating easy and affordable.
The stand is set up in the HUB Main Lounge (near the Pollock Rd. entrance) every Wednesday from 2:30-5 p.m. All are invited to come shop hyper-locally grown vegetables from the Ross Student Farm. Produce will vary throughout the season, but may include vegetables like lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes, chives, herbs, squash and more.
The farm stand is part of Penn State’s greater mission of eliminating nutrition concerns among the campus community. Along with the new market, students have access to the newly renovated Lion’s Pantry facility throughout the semester.
Students who are facing challenges meeting basic needs, like food or housing, can learn more about available basic needs resources and reach out for support if needed.