Fondy Food Center relies on the support of people like you and on the generosity of private foundations in order to do our work. Only 10% of the costs of running Fondy Food Center are covered by rents from the Fondy Farmers Market. Every farmer and vendor at the market keeps 100% of the proceeds of their sales. This supports the local economy, keeps prices low and makes the Fondy Farmers Market a good place to do business.

If you enjoy the Fondy Farmers Market and want to support the work that we do at Fondy Food Center, please consider becoming a donor. The benefits to our community are immediate – better quality food, good nutrition and cooking education, access to income supports, and involvement in planning for the future of the neighborhood.

2012 Market Sponsorships

We are excited to launch a new opportunity for local businesses, foundations, and organizations to sponsor the Fondy Farmers Market. We have eight sponsorship levels available, something for every budget and marketing goal.

Sponsoring the Market is a fantastic way to show your organization's commitment to:

• healthy Milwaukee families, especially those living on Milwaukee's North Side, who care deeply about eating well but have only limited access to fresh, affordable food;
• local, small-scale farmers and vendors who are passionate about selling high-quality, delicious and affordable produce, prepared foods, and other delicious items every week at the Fondy Farmers Market;
• celebrating the rich culinary and cultural traditions of Milwaukeeans from all backgrounds during the Market's free weekly cooking demonstrations, children's activities, cooking competitions, music, and other ongoing special programming.  The Fondy Farmers Market is truly Milwaukee's crossroad of food and community.

Market Sponsors are key to our efforts to bringing affordable, delicious, locally grown produce to Milwaukee's North Side.  The Market operates on a small budget that must support a large array of operating expenses. This includes everything from insurance and licensing fees to marketing and community outreach promotions to the staff required to make it all happen.  We meet these needs through vendor fees, fundraising, and foundation grants.  Your sponsorship is vital in helping us maintain and grow a true Milwaukee treasure: the Fondy Farmers Market. 

Download the attached 2012 Market Sponsorship Guide for more information on the market and our various sponsorship levels.  Customized sponsorship packages can be created to meet your needs, budget, and goals. Contact Nancy Ketchman, Director of Development and Communications, at 414-562-2282 (office), 414-305-6923 (cell), or email at .

Attachments:

Fondy Farmers Market 2012 Sponsorship Guide

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