About Us

A program of the Cambridge Community Center, the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market provides healthy, fresh foods to residents of Cambridge and the surrounding area including those using SNAP benefits.  The market is open to the public. It's a great place to taste and buy a great variety of foods grown and made in New England: fruits vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, breads, preserves and more. We're supporting the local economy and agricultural land use in New England. 

When is it?

Saturdays
​December 10 & December 17, 2016
January 7 - April 15, 2017
10am-2pm

Where is it?

The Market is held INSIDE the gym of the Cambridge Community Center at:
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5 Callender Street, Cambridge MA 02139 

We're located just outside of Central Square, near the intersection of Western Ave and Putnam Ave. Look for our posted signs on market days.

We suggest using public transportation to reach us. The Center is a 5-10 minute walk from the Central Square T stop.

Parking

If you do drive, parking is limited. There are:
  • Parking spots for shoppers alongside the building on Howard Street; 
  • Cambridge resident-only spots in the neighborhood, 
  • Metered spots on Western Ave, and Putnam
  • Public parking lots in Central Square. (Green St. at Pearl St; or Green St. at Pleasant St.) 

Contact

CWFM manager Anna Pierce-Slive
CWFM co-manager Austin Arroco
Contact [email protected]

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Austin (left) and Alex (right)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market?
  • Just like the summer farm markets, it’s a place you can buy foods grown and made in Massachusetts and the surrounding states.
What do they have?
  • Every week 2 dozen vendors sell all sorts groceries and treats:  vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, cheese, bread, eggs, pasta and sauces, jam, cookies, candy, even wine.
Where is it?
  • The market takes place inside the gymnasium at the Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender Street, 02139. 
  • It’s near the intersection of Western Ave. and Putnam Ave. You’ll see street signs posted nearby on market days.
Who is the market for? Do I need a membership to shop there?
  • Anyone can shop - no membership needed! Everyone is welcome to come and have a look around. It’s a gathering place as well as a market. 
Is it expensive?
  • There are so many foods & crafts on offer. Some are expensive, and some are not.  No matter your budget, you can find ingredients for a hearty meal, choose ready-made coffee, breakfast or lunch, or just enjoy the live music. 
  • If you have SNAP benefits, the market increases your buying power. We match your first $15 of SNAP credit with $15 more.  So $15 in SNAP credit becomes $30 in market cash every week. Just visit the manager’s table when you arrive.
Why not just go to a supermarket? 
  • The winter market is more fun. Every week there are free samples, live music and great activities for kids and adults.
  • Your food choices matter to your health and the local economy. By shopping at the winter market, you support both.