From Local Farms to Local Tables
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Shop Online For Local Food
Coastal Foodshed is the Southcoast's local food hub.
We connect more than 80 local farms to communities across the region, sourcing and moving fresh, locally grown food directly to Southcoast residents through our retail and online store, farmers market, delivery programs, sales to institutions, and food relief partnerships.
Farming has shaped the economy, landscape, and identity of the Southcoast for generations.
The farms in this region do more than just grow food. They preserve precious farmland, support local ecosystems, keep dollars circulating within the communities where they operate, and work to provide their community members with fresh and wholesome foods.
When & Where to Shop
Don’t miss the next opportunity to shop for farm-fresh foods near you!
The Foodshed
SHOP IN PERSON
Tuesday - Friday: 9–5pm
Open year-round!
Located in S1-57; first floor. For direct access, use side entrance door on the south side of the building near NB Antiques.
DELIVERY:
Fridays: 12pm–6pm
PICK-UP:
Fridays: 2pm–5pm
NB Farmers Market
SHOP IN PERSON OUTDOORS:
Thursdays: 2–6pm (June–October)
outside in Buttonwood Park on Buttonwood St.
SHOP IN PERSON INDOORS:
Saturdays: 10–2pm (Nov–May)
inside the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House
Our Programs
The Foodshed
Our retail store at the Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, is open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm for in-person shopping. Order online from The Foodshed by Wednesday at 1pm for Friday delivery or pickup.
The New Bedford Farmers Market
The New Bedford Farmers Market runs
year-round at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, Saturdays from 10am-2pm November through May and Thursdays from 2pm-6pm June through October
The HIP Delivery Program
The HIP Delivery Program brings bags of fresh local produce directly to SNAP customers on a monthly basis at more than 40 community partner sites across Greater New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, and Wareham.
The Farm to Food Relief Program
The Farm to Food Relief Program sources and distributes local food through the Southcoast's emergency food network when grant funding allows.
The Farm to Institution Program
The Farm to Institution Program connects
local farms with schools, healthcare systems, and other institutions.
Learn to Love Local
Learn to Love Local offers cooking workshops that teach customers how to prepare and enjoy fresh, seasonal produce year-round.
Get Involved
Coastal Foodshed is a non-profit local food hub rooted in the Southcoast of Massachusetts.
We connect dozens of local farm partners with customers and communities across the region who want access to fresh, locally grown food – supporting the local farm economy, preserving farmland, and increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for our underserved neighbors.
Your donation helps make that possible.
