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Monadnock Community Hospital - Fresh Chicks Marketplace
Each May through October, Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) hosts the Fresh Chicks Marketplace (FCM). The FCM at MCH is a place where people experience a wide variety of local vendors who offer high-quality produce, products, skills and music. The marketplace educates and informs people of the positive economic and sustainable impact that buying locally has on the local community. FCM enjoys highlighting small businesses and non-profits, as well as donating weekly produce and products to area homeless shelters.
What is it?
Each May through October, Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) hosts the Fresh Chicks Marketplace (FCM). The FCM at MCH is a place where people experience a wide variety of local vendors who offer high-quality produce, products, skills and music. The marketplace educates and informs people of the positive economic and sustainable impact that buying locally has on the local community. FCM enjoys highlighting small businesses and non-profits, as well as donating weekly produce and products to area homeless shelters.
Who is it for?
The FCM offers one-stop shopping for all ages: fresh-picked local produce, homemade products and baked goods, dairy, eggs, meats and lobster, many beautiful artisan crafts and more.
Why do they do it?
A venue for small farms, this program gives back to the community, promotes self-sustainability and provides important local connections.
Impact
The program helps revitalize local food culture and increases the demands of healthy people, a healthy environment and a healthy economy.
Contact: Lee Ann Clark
Community Relations
Telephone: 603-924-1700
E-mail: LeeAnn.Clark@mchmail.org
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