Double Dollars Return!
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Delicious honeycomb from Bonde Bee
Double Dollars Return!
Stepping into June we've got so much to be excited for. School's out in just a few more days, pools around the city begin to open to help us stay cool and we get the chance to celebrate the return of the Double Dollars program for our FoodShare shoppers.
Under the Double Dollars program, our FoodShare shoppers can get up to $20 matched each week to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, like this pictured lettuce from Yang Family Produce. Double Dollars can even be used to purchase plant starts that produce food, like tomato starts or edible herbs.
Paired with our FoodShare program, Double Dollars is a win win, allowing more fresh local and delicious produce to head home with our shoppers, while directly supporting our growers. For those interested in supporting the program, please visit the Double Dollars page from program facilitator, Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin.
June also brings us some wonderful early summer favorites, with strawberries and sugar snap peas expected to roll in any time now, with large quantities for jamming or pickling available later this month.
The building heat is putting the pressure on to get those garden starts in the ground. Fear not, there are still plenty of great options from around the market, including great deals on hanging baskets from vendors like Natalie's Garden & Greenhouse (pictured).
New sightings this past weekend included early bulb onions, hot house cucumbers & tomatoes, and fresh beets. Speaking of beets, the 2026 issue of the Farm Fresh Atlas is now available for free at the Westside Community Market tent, and it includes a fantastic and unique recipe for beet tartare. Swing on by and pick up a copy.
We've got a lot in store this month, and while we can't wait for all the new finds, we're plenty happy to enjoy the classics, like these stunningly arranged flowers from Lor Farm. Classic or brand new, a good market find is hard to beat.
See you at the market!
Ben Zimmerman
Market Manager
As a reminder to everyone, dogs are prohibited within the market area, though we welcome service animals at all times.
Vendor Notices
Live Jewelry Farm will be absent from the market this Saturday, June 6th.
Daily Vendors, June 6th:
Alice Good Coffee
Inspired Alchemy
New Life Greens
Steppin' Out Foods
WCM Tote Bags for Sale
Offered in a natural-tone canvas, these spacious bags feature our market bunny logo designed by Snaggle Tooth Arts of Madison for $15 each or two for $25, cash, check or Venmo.
Please note, not all vendors present every week. Check our weekly newsletter or website for weekly lineups.
Double Dollars are back that's huge for local food access. As a PhD student who works part-time at Last-Minute Assignments, I remember rationing groceries during college, choosing between rent and vegetables. I was so stressed that I'd think, Just do my psychology assignment so I can afford to eat well. Your post means real help for families. Programs like this keep communities healthy. Thank you for sharing the news. Every dollar doubled is dignity restored. Grateful for everyone who makes this possible. Keep the equity programs coming. Seriously, this is how we fight hunger. Thank you for spreading the word. Cheers.
I liked the update about the community market offering double dollars because it highlights how small incentives can support local people. I remember visiting a similar market with friends and seeing how it helped families access fresh food more easily. While handling coursework on community development, I searched for write my assignment support to organize my ideas better. Simple initiatives like this can really strengthen local connections.