Seaside, CA Everyones Harvest is pleased to announce a free cooking demonstration featuring community volunteer and passionate home cook, Philomena Ojeda, on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 4:00 p.m. at the Seaside Certified Farmers Market. Attendees will learn how to prepare a flavorful, nutrient-rich Creamy Kale, Chard and Vegetable Soup using fresh, locally sourced produce.
Everyones Harvest strives to make healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables accessible to all, says Hester Parker, Executive Director, Everyones Harvest. Philomenas hearty winter soup is a perfect example of a simple, budget-friendly recipe that embraces the best the season has to offer.
Event Details
· Date & Time: Jan. 30, 4:00 p.m.
· Location: Seaside Certified Farmers Market, Laguna Grande Regional Park at 1259 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
· Cost: Free and open to the public
During the cooking demo, Philomena will share her personal tips and techniques for steaming, blending, and seasoning winter vegetables to create a nourishing, creamy soup. A longtime volunteer at Everyones Harvest, she has dedicated herself to various community service initiatives from supporting people experiencing homelessness to fostering children from harmful environments and currently helps prepare free produce boxes for the Farms Together program.
Farms Together Produce Boxes Extended Through 2025
Everyones Harvest is also excited to share that its Farms Together produce box distribution has been extended throughout 2025. Each free weekly produce box contains $26 worth of fruits and vegetables and is available to residents from low-income households every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Seaside Farmers Market Info Booth. Recipients simply need to show an ID verifying that they come from a low-income household (e.g., EBT or Medi-Cal card).
This extension of the Farms Together program underscores our commitment to ensuring that everyone in our community, regardless of income level, has reliable access to fresh produce, says Hester Parker, Executive Director, Everyones Harvest. Its a wonderful resource for families looking to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets.
Market Accepts EBT/WIC & Offers Market Match
The Seaside Certified Farmers Market accepts EBT/WIC and participates in Market Match, which boosts spending power for EBT customers. Thanks to sponsorship from the City of Seaside, the market operates year-round, every Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. during the winter and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. during the summer. Convenient public transportation is available via bus routes 20, A, and B, with stops at Del Monte or Fremont.
About Everyones Harvest
Everyones Harvests mission is to provide access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmers markets and community food programs. By partnering with local farmers, volunteers, and community organizations, Everyones Harvest fosters resilient communities, healthier lifestyles, and a more sustainable future for all.
For more information about the upcoming cooking demo, the Farms Together program, or the Seaside Certified Farmers Market, please visit www.everyonesharvest.org.