Newmarket Council shows support for local fundraising initiative NWMRKT Proud
Newmarket Council showed their support for NWMRKT Proud, a grassroots campaign created by local Newmarket residents that is designed to foster community spirit by raising money to support the Newmarket Food Pantry.
After raising $38,000 in 2024 through t-shirt sales, the campaign has a goal of $40,000 this year. With more than 20,000 mouths fed from the Newmarket Food Pantry and 33 per cent of clients under age 18, food banks are experiencing increased demand from communities. This year's campaign is particularly important to support our community and help combat food insecurity.
You can support the NWMRKT Proud campaign by purchasing a t-shirt for a $20 donation, with each t-shirt purchase providing five meals. NWMRKT Proud t-shirts will be available at the Newmarket Farmers' Market (200 Doug Duncan Drive) for several weekends in June leading up to the York Region Pride Parade.
To hear more, watch the presentation.
Newmarket Council celebrates return of Newmarket Farmers’ Market
Newmarket Council celebrated the return of the Newmarket Farmers’ Market for the 2025 season. The award-winning market opened on Saturday, May 3 and offers residents an easy way to Choose Local and support Canadian farmers and retailers.
In 2024, the Newmarket Farmers’ Market was named the 2023 Market of the Year from Farmers’ Market Ontario. With dozens of local vendors, residents and visitors can experience this vibrant market at Riverwalk Commons on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. through October. Learn more at newmarketfarmersmarket.com.
Read more about how you can Choose Local and help support the Canadian economy.