This fall, visit the Park Authority’s Farmers Markets and join in a fresh food drive to support your community. Help local farmers by purchasing extra fresh produce at the farmers market and donate to a Fairfax food pantry serving neighbors in need of food assistance. Donations can be dropped off at the information tent at any market location. The Farmers Market Fresh Food Drive program runs once a month through the end of November.

This September, the FCPA invites you to join the fun with our “fill a basket” produce drive. Start by grabbing a free, reusable basket at the market information tent, then fill it to the top with fresh produce as you shop. Once your basket is full, bring it back to the tent, donate the produce, and the basket is yours to keep! The event kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 29 at all market locations. Join us in supporting our community while enjoying the season’s freshest produce.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

• McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market (benefitting United Community)
• Oakmont Farmers Market (benefitting Western Fairfax Christian Ministries)
• Wakefield Farmers Market (benefitting Annandale Christian Community for Action)

Thursday, Sept. 26

• Annandale Farmers Market (benefitting Annandale Christian Community for Action)
• Herndon Farmers Market (benefitting LINK Against Hunger)

Friday, Sept. 27

• McLean Farmers Market (benefitting SHARE of McLean)
• Kingstowne Farmers Market (benefitting The Koinonia Foundation)

Saturday, Sept. 28

• Burke Farmers Market (benefitting Burke United Methodist Church)
• Reston Farmers Market (benefitting Cornerstones)

Sunday, Sept. 29

• Lorton Farmers Market (benefitting Lorton Community Action Center)