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Sankofa Community Development Corporation
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3401 Saint Claude Ave Suite 2a, New Orleans, LA 70117
3401 Saint Claude Ave Suite 2a, New Orleans, LA 70117
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EmailSankofa Community Development Corporation serves as a catalyst to revitalize New Orleans' Lower and Upper Ninth Ward communities. The 501c3 non-profit organization serves residents of the area by addressing the social determinants of health, supporting diets rich in fruits and vegetables, and helping to decrease cardiovascular risk factors. Sankofa CDC works to increase access to fresh healthy produce and educate residents about the importance of growing and consuming healthy foods.
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- Hours
- Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sun Closed
- Extra Phones
Fax: 504-872-9435
- Services/Products
- Sankofa Farmers Market was established to satisfy a need for healthy produce in New Orleans’ underserved and low income communities. It is the only open-air fresh market in the Ninth Ward area within a five-mile radius of the Treme, Seventh Ward, Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Gentilly and Mid-City neighborhoods. Founded in 2010, the Farmers Market continues to grow with new vendors and products, including seasonal produce, fresh herbs, starter plants, eggs, seafood, tofu, artisan breads, baked goods, prepared foods, and food trucks.
- Payment method
- visa, master card, discover, debit
- Location
- The Sankofa Farmers Market is held in the front yard of ARISE Academy at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School, on St. Claude Avenue between Pauline and Alvar Streets, every Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
- Neighborhoods
- St. Claude, Bywater
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- Categories
- Community Organizations, Business & Economic Development, Farmers Market, Social Service Organizations