Our Programs

At Fare Share WNY, we run community-centered programs that connect fresh food to the people who need it most—while supporting the farmers who grow it.

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Weekly Farmer’s Market

JOIN US! Every Tuesday from 4pm-7pm at 52 Leslie Street, Buffalo NY 14211

** Our market is currently CLOSED for the winter season. We will be back open in June 2026!**

We work with local farmers and producers to market their products directly to consumers. We prioritize minority & women-owned businesses that grow and produce their products locally. Our weekly market runs from June-October on site at our partner farm, Groundwork Market Garden.

We proudly partner with and stock our market with products from the following local farmers/producers:

• Groundwork Market Garden
• Breadhive Bakery
• Unapologetic Coffee
• The Cider Project
• Ed’s No Name Beer
• Mitrowski House Farm
• Domaine Lachaal
• Mighty Meats
• Always Something Farm

Are you a local farmer/producer interested in selling at our market? Please reach out by email at info@faresharewny.org!

716 CSA

In 2024 we piloted a citywide, multi-farm, cooperative CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) that brings together multiple farms to offer weekly produce shares to Buffalo residents. Program highlights include:

• Collaboration among six urban farms and three community organizations
• Delivery to neighborhood hubs included senior housing, public housing, and community events
• 500 boxes distributed over 10 weeks (July–September 2024)
• 2,354 pounds of produce shared (average 5 lbs/box)
• 14,236 servings provided (28 servings per box)
• Neighborhoods served: ZIP codes 14201, 14206, 14208, 14210, 14211, 14212

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Good Neighbors Solidarity ShareS

This program is our commitment to our belief that everyone has a right to access & afford fresh, nutritious food. We understand that various life circumstances can make it challenging to afford fresh whole foods. Additionally, we acknowledge the institutionalized and historical inequities and barriers to access that have disproportionately affected Buffalo’s East side residents, particularly those who are Black and people of color. To respond to the diverse needs of our community, we are inspired by the example of Soul Fire Farm and other similar organizations, and we offer our Solidarity Share program to residents in the City of Good Neighbors.

​Solidarity CSA Shares are provided at no-cost for households that are currently facing financial hardship and/or food insecurity. The shares are fully subsidized by contributions from individuals, companies, non-profit organizations, and grant funding.  Anyone who identifies as low-income and nutrition-insecure is invited to apply. In other words, if it is challenging for your household to access and afford fresh vegetables, fruits, and other whole foods- we invite you to apply for a share! Solidarity Shares are currently limited to residents of the City of Buffalo.

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Leslie St Community Fridge

Free, 24/7 access to fresh food and pantry items for all! Supported by neighbors, growers, and mutual aid volunteers.

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Leslie St Community Garden

Coming 2025! We are working on building a community garden over five lots on Leslie Street. Stay tuned 👀