People were being respectful of the space and made it to where we could still function as a market.
Some of the new vendors include Cogunn’s Country Goods, Minerva’s Meadow, Amelia Ward Creations, The Potting Shed, Sas & Co.
For three years the market has run a double-up bucks program which allows customers with SNAP benefits to purchase $10 in market tokens and the market matches up to $10 in food bucks coupons.
Wilder has had inquiries from local organizations about providing services such as Medicare sign-up assistance and a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Cartwright Downtown Farmer’s Market is seeking dedicated volunteers to help during Marshalltown Strong Days May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug.
“These are markets where we allow any locally owned business to come and advertise their business during the market,” Wilder said.