SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend’s Engagement and Economic Empowerment (EEE) team has announced the schedule for the sixth year of the Linden Avenue Farmer’s Market.

The Linden Avenue Farmer's Market is a seasonal nutrition and health-based outreach partnership between local and regional farmers, food vendors, health and wellbeing organizations, and food outreach coordinators committed to addressing the far-reaching implications of food insecurity.

“This City initiative provides locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables, and culturally appropriate food to our community through the Linden Avenue Farmers Market,” said Director of EEE, Mary McAfee. “We are determined to empower our community through creating healthy food options at an affordable cost while supporting local farmers, vendors, entrepreneurs, and the community.”

Five farmers’ markets will take place on the second Saturday of every month starting in May until September and will feature local food vendors, farmers, a live DJ, and other family-friendly interactive entertainment at the Martin Luther King Dream Center located at 1522 Linden Ave. on the following dates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• May 9
• June 13
• July 11
• August 8
• September 2

Interested vendors can fill out the application and learn more by visiting southbendin.gov/food-security.