# Hillsdale Farmers' Market > Official Hillsdale Farmers' Market business agent. Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round nonprofit farmers market in Southwest Portland connecting local… ## Ask it a question Hillsdale Farmers' Market answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/hillsdalefarmersmarket. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_hillsdalefarmersmarket and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Hillsdale Farmers' Market About Hillsdale Farmers' Market Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round, nonprofit farmers market located in Southwest Portland, Oregon. The market hosts 50+ local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington. What you'll find at the market Vendors offer a wide range of: - Seasonal vegetables and fruits - Meats and cheeses - Honey - Baked goods - Specialty and ready-to-eat foods - Native plants and culinary herbs - Fresh and dried cut flowers Mission Hillsdale Farmers' Market operates as a not-for-profit enterprise with the mission to: - Provide fresh, local farm and other products in the Hillsdale community - Offer a viable marketplace for local farmers and food producers - Enhance the business, nutritional, and community health of Southwest Portland Inclusion and non-discrimination Hillsdale Farmers' Market is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming, and safe space for everyone in the community. The market honors the lived experience of all people and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind within its organization or market space. Role in the community Since 2002, the market has served as a community hub where neighbors gather, support local farms and small businesses, and access fresh, seasonal food. The market supports food access programs and partners with local organizations to help address food insecurity and strengthen the local food system. Source: https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com ## Where Hillsdale Farmers' Market works Names Mono as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact General contact information - Mailing address: Hillsdale Farmers' Market, PO Box 80262, Portland, OR 97280 - Market site address: 1405 SW Vermont St., Portland, OR 97219, United States - Phone: 503-475-6555 - General email: contact@hillsdalefarmersmarket.com Market management team - Market Director: Lacey Waldon (she/her) - Primary responsibilities: vendors, numbers, operations - Market Assistant / Assistant Market Manager: (name and role as listed on the website; current example: Claire Halling (they/them) or Adam Sunshine (he/him) depending on how the site is updated) Shoppers, vendors, and community members can reach the management team via the general market email: contact@hillsdalefarmersmarket.com. Board of Directors Hillsdale Farmers' Market is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of community members, market vendors, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. - Board email: hfmboard22@gmail.com Current board members (as listed on the website) include individuals such as: - Linda Rogers - Don Caniparoli - Nancy Howarth - Melanie Pho - Jessica Peña - Sara Safdie - Carrie Sendak - Bennett Battaile - Peter Weber (Board membership may change over time; callers should refer to the website or contact the board email for the most current list.) Joining the Board Community members interested in joining the Board of Directors are encouraged to email hfmboard22@gmail.com for more information about current openings, expectations, and the application or nomination process. Visiting Hillsdale Farmers' Market Market schedule - Season: Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a year-round market. - Core 2026–27 season dates: April 12, 2026 – March 21, 2027. - Weekly markets: Markets are held weekly from April 12 – November 22. - Remaining 2026–27 season dates after November: December 6 and 20; January 10 and 24; February 7 and 21; March 7 and 21. - Regular market hours: Sundays, 9:00am–1:00pm. (If a specific market date is not listed here or on the website calendar, shoppers should check the website or contact the market to confirm.) Location - Market site address: 1405 SW Vermont St., Portland, OR 97219, United States. - The market is held in the parking lot between Ida B. Wells High School and Rieke Elementary School in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Southwest Portland. Getting to the market By car and parking - From SW Capitol Hwy: Parking is available at Ida B. Wells High School. (Suggested GPS address: 6238 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239.) - Additional parking is available at the Hillsdale Orthodontics lot on Capitol Hwy (GPS: 6245 SW Capitol Hwy). - From SW Vermont St: Street parking is available on Vermont St. and in the neighborhoods south of Vermont. ADA/accessible parking - ADA parking is available behind the Portland Wellness Center building (GPS: 6274 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239). - Additional ADA parking is available in the Rieke Elementary parking lot (GPS: 1405 SW Vermont St., Portland, OR 97219). By bus (TriMet) The market is easily accessible by public transit. Nearby TriMet bus lines include: - 39, 43, 44, 45, 51, 54, 55, and 56 Shoppers can use the TriMet Trip Planner to find the best route and stop. By bike - Bike parking is available at the market's north entrance off SW Capitol Hwy. - Additional bike parking is available at Rieke Elementary School off SW Vermont St. On foot The market is a short walk from: - Hillsdale Library - Ida B. Wells High School - The Hillsdale business district on SW Capitol Hwy Sidewalks around the market are present and maintained, and the site is generally walkable. Source: https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com ## Donations, community support, and sponsorships Supporting Hillsdale Farmers' Market Since 2002, Hillsdale Farmers' Market has been a hub for local food, community connection, and small business support. Community contributions help the market: - Provide access to fresh, seasonal food - Support local farmers and small food businesses - Offer food assistance programs, including Double Up Food Bucks and kids' programs like the POP (Power of Produce) Kids Club - Maintain a welcoming community gathering space year-round How to donate Individuals can make financial contributions to support Hillsdale Farmers' Market. Donation options and links are provided on the market's Support / Donate page. Any size gift helps sustain market operations and programs. Tax status of donations - Hillsdale Farmers' Market is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization. - Donations made directly to Hillsdale Farmers' Market are generally *not* tax-deductible. - For larger gifts that donors would like to be tax-deductible, the market partners with a fiscal sponsor. Donors can email the market for details on arranging a tax-deductible contribution through that sponsor. Donors should always consult their own tax advisor for guidance on charitable deductions. Business sponsorships Local businesses interested in sponsoring Hillsdale Farmers' Market can find details on sponsorship opportunities, recognition, and how to apply via the Sponsorship information linked from the market's website. Sponsorships help underwrite market operations and programs while giving local businesses visibility in the community. Source: https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com ## Market rules: pets and on-site policies Pets at the market - Pets are not allowed inside Hillsdale Farmers' Market. - This policy helps maintain food safety standards and supports the safety and comfort of all market attendees. - Certified service animals are welcome at the market. Behavior and inclusion Hillsdale Farmers' Market strives to provide an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for shoppers, vendors, staff, and volunteers. Discrimination or harassing behavior is not tolerated within the organization or market space. Visitors who have questions about specific on-site policies can contact market staff at the Information Booth during market hours or email contact@hillsdalefarmersmarket.com. Source: https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com ## Payments, market tokens, SNAP/EBT, and Double Up Food Bucks Payments, market tokens, and food access programs Accepted forms of payment - Most vendors accept cash. - Credit and debit cards are accepted at the Information Booth to purchase market tokens. - Many individual vendors also accept credit/debit cards (some may add a small service charge). - EBT/SNAP cards are accepted at the Information Booth for eligible purchases. Market tokens (credit/debit) - Shoppers can use credit or debit cards at the Information Booth to buy $5 tokens. - These tokens can be spent like cash at any vendor booth at Hillsdale Farmers' Market. - There is a $2 transaction fee per credit/debit card purchase at the Information Booth. - These tokens are valid only at Hillsdale Farmers' Market and do not expire. SNAP/EBT tokens - SNAP/EBT benefits can be used at the Information Booth to obtain $1 tokens. - SNAP tokens may be used for SNAP-eligible food items only (for example, they cannot be used for ready-to-eat or prepared foods). Double Up Food Bucks and Cash SNAP Produce Match Hillsdale Farmers' Market participates in food access matching programs, including Double Up Food Bucks and Cash SNAP Produce Match. - When shoppers spend SNAP/EBT benefits at the market, the market will match that amount (up to a limit) with additional dollars to spend on qualifying products. - The standard match is up to $20 per market day per customer. - Matching dollars are typically restricted to locally grown fruits and vegetables and other qualifying products. If a customer spends $20 of SNAP/EBT benefits, the market will provide an additional $20 in matching dollars to spend on participating products, for a total of $40 in purchasing power that day. For full, up-to-date details on eligible items and how the matching works, shoppers should visit the Information Booth on market days. Source: https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com ## Vendor applications, seasons, and fees 2026–2027 market season - The 2026–27 season runs from April 12, 2026 to March 21, 2027. - Markets are held weekly from April 12 – November 22. - Remaining season dates (after November) are: December 6 and 20; January 10 and 24; February 7 and 21; March 7 and 21. Application status - Main season and full-year vendor applications for 2026–27 are currently closed. - Applications are expected to re-open in September for winter market dates. Craft and winter-only vendors - Craft vendors are accepted for markets held November through March. - Craft vendor applications open in September each year. - Other winter-only vendors are asked to wait until that time to apply. Application materials and guidelines Prospective vendors should review the current vendor documents before applying: - 2026–27 Vendor Handbook (available as a downloadable document in English and Spanish) - Craft Vendor Guidelines (updated guidelines for 2026–27 will be published when craft applications open; vendors can review prior-season guidelines for reference) Vendors are asked to read the entire handbook and any applicable guidelines before submitting an application or vendor inquiry. Application fees - All vendor applications include a non-refundable $25 application processing fee. - This fee applies to each submitted application. - Vendor inquiries are free and accepted year-round. Vendor inquiry vs. application - Vendor Inquiry: A no-cost way for prospective vendors to express interest and share information about their products. Inquiries are accepted year-round. - Vendor Application: A formal application to vend at specific markets, submitted during open application periods and subject to the $25 non-refundable processing fee. Non-vendor promotions Companies that wish to promote a service rather than sell eligible market products should not use the vendor application. Instead, they should consult the market's Sponsorship information for details on having a presence at the market. Source: https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com ## What Hillsdale Farmers' Market has not published yet These are things people ask Hillsdale Farmers' Market that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - product availability - vendor participation or lineups on specific dates - sponsorship or donation terms - tax-deductible status of any individual donation - construction or relocation timelines - legal guarantees or outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com