Eating healthy is important for the people we care for and for caregivers themselves. But finding nutritious, affordable food can be challenging, especially when balancing all of the other duties that come with caring for a loved one.

One source of healthy and delicious food that is often overlooked are the many local farmers’ markets that are held regularly throughout the summer and fall. These farmers’ markets offer access to locally grown produce and other nutritious offerings at reasonable prices. Many even accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as food stamps).

Below is a list of farmers’ markets in the BayPath Elder Services, Inc.’s coverage area, with times and locations provided by the BayPath Nutrition Department.

Ashland
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (6/11-10/8)
125 Front St. (EBT/SNAP accepted)

Framingham
Thursday 12-5:30 p.m. (June-October)
Village Green, Edgell Rd. , Framingham Center (EBT/SNAP accepted)

Hopkinton
Sunday 1-5 p.m. (6/12-10/16)
Town Common (EBT/SNAP accepted)

Marlborough
Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (6/5-11/5)
106 Main St.

Natick
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (5/21-10/1)
Natick Common

Wayland
Wednesday 12-5 p.m. (5/29-10/12)
Russell’s Garden Center 397 Boston Post Rd.

Westborough
Thursday 2-6 p.m. (6/2-9/29)

Congregational Church, 57 West Main St.