Market Notes

Here is the collage of our amazing village vendors and volunteers this season!

It was a crazy spring leading up to opening day, albeit delayed  due to the pandemic. Big huge hugs and gratitude to all patrons, vendors and volunteers (killer team) for stepping up to the plate to support the market.  Business was not as usual.  All farmers’ market operations were based on Public Health and City approved protocols that took months of hard work and advocacy by market organizations behind the scenes.  It did not happen over night.  Each farmers’ market in Ontario found a way to run within the protocols which worked best for their situation. Some markets, could only do online ordering and pickup, sadly some were not able to run at all. It’s been a tough year.  We are fortunate that it worked out for Trinity Bellwoods.

Let’s keep the ball rolling!  Most of our vendors will be offering product in the off-season with their own arrangements for pick-up and delivery. Visit their websites and contact them directly for details.  Please support local farmers, food artisans and businesses during these uncertain times.

It is now officially hibernation time for the market organizer(s). Communications are not checked on a regular basis.  Apologizes in advance and thanks for understanding.  We are community volunteers and it is time for other life demands to take priority.

Keep safe and be patient with our fellow citizens.  We are all literally in this together.  See you in 2021 with bells on 😉

 

 

TBFM COVID Edition – business is not as usual. 

Safety Rules for coming to market:

The market staying open relies on our collective effort.  Stay safe with smart pandemic practices during these uncertain times COVID-19 is not gone away.

• If you do not feel well, stay home.
• Controlled ENTRANCE on Crawford St.
• It’s a one way pedestrian flow to EXIT at Dundas/Shaw.
• Hand sanitize at entrance.
• Keep  6ft / 2 meters apart – practice safe-six!.
• Cover up: We strongly encouraged nose/mouth coverings to keep vendors, yourself and volunteers safe.
• Shop not in groups. Send one person into market.  Keep children close.
• Make a plan, minimize browsing/no lingering.  Others are waiting to get in!
• Eating & sampling are on pause in the market zone. Save the treats for home.
• Please respect the soft barriers and our volunteers.
• No pets and bikes. Our priority is to regulate & monitor foot traffic.
• Be patient and kind as we navigate these uncertain times

We are committed to making every person’s visit to our market a good experience.

Visitors with disabilities (and their support people) may enter the market at either end (at Shaw or on Crawford). Map on front page of website. Please inform a market volunteer if you need assistance.

Service animals

Guide dogs or other accredited service animals, including service animals in training, are allowed to accompany visitors with special needs.

Communication and Feedback

If you have comments or suggestions for us, please let us know.

You can reach us by sending e-mail through our Contact Us or by speaking to our market manager while on-site. Please give your name and contact information (phone, e-mail and/or address) so we can respond.

Thank you everyone that came on our first day!  Wow, the line up indicated you were all missing us. Much gratitude to your patience and support for our vendors. We did our best to keep the line flowing – though this is wholly dependent on customers getting in/out quickly i.e. shopping alone, have a plan, minimize browsing.  In doing so, it’s considerate to others waiting in line in to shop!

See you on Tuesdays!  Please give yourself time for the line #LineUpForLocal. Yep, it’s our new normal…

• Shop Alone, not in groups!
• It’s a one way flow – Enter Crawford, Exit Dundas
• Cover up nose and mouth
• Stay 6ft apart from others, do not crowd vendor
• Have a plan for swift shop in/out – others are waiting!
• No eating/sampling in market.
• No pets or bicycles.

FARMERS MARKET VOLUNTEER CALL OUT!

July 17th, 2020 UPDATE: looking for volunteers for Sept. & Oct. only.

We will be needing dedicated and conscientious volunteers for the season. Business will NOT be as usual.

Below is a brief outline of what Volunteers that apply must be prepare to do and be comfortable with.  A complete and detailed protocols will be drafted once we get word.

– following pandemic protocols (distancing, masks, hand sanitizing etc.)

– be a team player and follow accurate directive from manager of the plan.

– approach/talk to people to explain protocols of market, give directions to them.

– monitoring & regulating entrance/exit/No-Go-Zones and line ups.

– be conscientious and courteous at all times.

If you would like to be a part of the 2020 Pandemic TBFM Volunteer team, click here for form and some more info.

Stay tuned – it’s a moving target and we’re all trying to keep up.

Below are official Government links as trusted sources:

City of Toronto

Province of Ontario

Government of Canada