Mar 08, 2016 0

Farmers’ Market – Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Midwest Foods is seasoned at bringing on-site farmers’ market. One of the most important advantages is having access to multiple farms and vendors selling a vast array of goods, including, but not limited to fresh produce, flowers, jams, honey, and cheeses. We will deliver the goods, set up the display, help selling the items at the price determined by the customer and clean up.

In order to book your farmers’ market, please contact your sales representative at least 3 weeks in advance. The process is easy, and we’ll assist you in tailoring the market to your needs. Whether you intend to do it as a promotional event or as a sign of gratitude towards your staff, students, or residents, we will help bring that vision to life.

This year’s first farmers’ market was organized in collaboration with Adlai E. Stevenson high school. Midwest Foods’s designated team along with the high school staff and students, gathered for a day of responsible food selection, and healthy substitutions.

Chef Joel took a butternut squash and turned it into a healthy and delicious spaghetti squash dish for the students to see. It is not uncommon for dishes as this to be part of the Adlai Stevenson high school menu, as frequently as possible.

On this date, students replaced or added fresh fruits and vegetables to their habitual meals. The enthusiasm, respect and consideration teenagers manifested towards fresh, sustainably grown produce was undeniable. Healthy choices ranged from adding an avocado or a pint of berries to snack, onto getting a couple of days worth of produce to bring home to their families.

It is experiences such as these that validate our mission towards local sustainability. We look forward to many more to come and hope to see you join us.