BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — For many East Side residents, finding fresh and affordable produce is not always easy. A new farmers market coming to Martin Luther King Jr. Park hopes to change that by bringing local food, health resources, and community programming directly to the neighborhood.
Residents like Ishtiaq Ahmed say the market is a welcome addition to the community. Ahmed, who has lived on Buffalo’s East Side for a decade, said access to fresh fruits and vegetables has been limited in the area.
“It will be so good because a lot of things are not available, so it will be handy for all the people living in this area to have fresh fruits and veggies for them,” Ahmed said.
The market is being organized by Rooted in Love in partnership with Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart, Intersect Buffalo, Buffalo Community Fridge, and the Buffalo Bills Foundation.
Tesha Parker, founder and executive director of Rooted in Love, said the market represents more than just a place to buy food…