The St. Paul’s Free Farmers’ Market was established more than twenty years ago as a way for the people of the parish to aid those less fortunate than themselves – particularly those in need of food.
The Free Farmers’ Market is a distribution point in the Akron/Canton Food Bank system which covers Medina and Summit Counties. The market also receives donations from or purchases food at cost from Marc’s and Aldi’s grocery stores, Panera Bread Co. and other donors.
Funding for the Free Farmers’ Market comes from the parish operating budget, grants from the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, other granting institutions, and individual donors.
The Market is staffed by volunteers and is open once a month on the third Saturday morning. Each time it is open, the Market provides about a week’s worth of groceries to about 100 local households.
To volunteer at the Free Farmers’ Market, make a donation to its ministry, or inquire about receiving its services, contact the church office at 330-725-4131.
