Sustainability Summary

This is an unclaimed profile. Down to Earth Market has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.

Down to Earth Market Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Summary

This is an unclaimed profile. Down to Earth Market has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.

What do our labels mean?

Down to Earth Markets operates farmers markets in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Westchester, with a mission to strengthen the regional food system for growers, makers and consumers. The company says it envisions a strong regional food system built by independent farms and food businesses, providing an alternative to industrial food. It describes seasonal, local food as part of its heritage and says it considers its impact on community, employees and the environment in every business decision. Down to Earth Markets is also described as a mission-driven Certified B Corporation.

About Down to Earth Market

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
25 - 100

Country
United States

Down to Earth Market Sustainability Actions

Operates regional farmers markets

Down to Earth Markets manages farmers markets in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Westchester. Its markets bring together local farmers and area food and crafts makers using locally sourced ingredients.

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Supports local food system

Our mission is to ensure a future for small scale agriculture and food production in the New York area by creating vibrant marketplaces where community thrives and shoppers connect directly to the local food system.

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Founded with social impact

Down to Earth Markets was founded by Miriam Haas with social and environmental impact at its core when she launched the company’s first Ossining-based farmers market back in 1991.

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Administers SNAP tokens

For your convenience, Down to Earth administers a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program) token redemption program. Vendors must accept SNAP, either directly or by taking DTE tokens for payment, for all eligible products.

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Requires food benefit programs

All Vendors are required to participate in the benefits programs available at our markets. Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers and Healthbucks can only be used for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh Connect Checks can be used to purchase all items SNAP can purchase.

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