Rivertowns Village Green

• 3,465lbs of food generously donated to the Sleepy Hollow High School Food Pantry from TaSH vendors, equaling 3,037 meals
• More than 11k SNAP dollars spent at the market, leveraging our Double Bucks program where $40 in SNAP = $80 in food
• More than $5k Community Food Pantry Tokens spent at the market
• All our farmers and producers come from New York State or within 100 miles from the market
• All food and drink sold to be consumed on site comes in compostable packaging
• Estimated approximately 45lbs of compost collected per week, or about 1,215lbs for the season
• Co-hosted the TEAC Annual Eco Fair to promote environmental education and other local environmental nonprofits/community organizations
• 16,032lbs of textiles recycled thanks to our partnership with Green Tree Textiles
• Textile donations also contributed to 18 metric tons of CO2 saved, the equivalent of planting 305 trees.
• 120+ local artists that performed on The TaSH stage.
• Partnered with local performing arts organizations to host performances
• Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting renowned artists and performers
• 20 nonprofit partners who hosted activities for kids and adults

• Voted 2nd Best Farmers Market in New York State and 10th Best Farmers Market in the Northeast by America's Farmers Market Celebration, the only national ranking of farmers markets
• Best of Westchester Finalist for "Best Farmers Market" and "Best Produce"

Greetings Neighbors! We hope you are staying happy and healthy!

The Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market (the TaSH) 2021 season has begun, and we are back at our beautiful Patriots Park every Saturday from 8:30 to 1:30 until Thanksgiving!

As we kick off the new season, we ask for your support in helping us meet the ever evolving needs of our community.  Community support is critical to the operation of the TaSH.  Last year we were able to cover most of the additional expenses Covid created because of community support - THANK  YOU! We could not do all that we do without you!! Every year you amaze us with your continued support.

This year brings us lots of exciting and positive changes. As restrictions continue to lift, we plan to eventually bring back musical and cultural entertainment, children's activities, and much more this market season, while maintaining social distance and safety measures.  We continue to offer and expand our food access program to help those most in need in the community (our TaSH Double Bucks Program, which doubles SNAP benefits). We need your support to make all of these good things happen for our community.  Please consider supporting the TaSH this season.  Thank you!

The TaSH is powered by Rivertowns Village Green Inc (RVG), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so your support is tax deductible.  About the Rivertowns Village Green Team: We  are a group of seriously dedicated and passionate Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow residents and volunteers who want to create something AWESOME  for our community. We are extremely grateful for your support.  For more info about the TaSH, please visit our website at http://tashfarmersmarket.org/

Hi Neighbor! Opening day for The TaSH 2019 season is coming up soon, so mark your calendars.  May 25th at 8:30, and every Saturday till Thanksgiving.

Exciting news - This year the TaSH is celebrating its 5th year of serving our wonderful community. We are extra ambitious this year and hope to raise $7500 to support the market and all the programs we offer for you, our amazing community!   Please consider a tax deductible donation to help us celebrate our 5 years of serving the community and to support the programs you care about.   This campaign will end Sunday June 9th, please donate today!


Like every year, we have an amazing musical line-up, even more vendors, and children's activities every week.  We continue (and plan to expand) our popular food access programs for our neighbors in need.  Community organizations and local businesses will visit to provide information about the wonderful things they also do for our community.  All of this is happening in our amazing villages, aren't we all so lucky!   But, we need your support to continue to bring you all the amazing programs you love throughout the season. 



So why is the TaSH doing a crowdfunding campaign again this year? Doesn't the market make all the money it needs with vendor fees?  Well, yes and no.  The fees paid by our vendors only covers about half of the costs associated with running the market.  So what exactly would your dollars be  supporting? Pretty much everything that happens at the market that makes you want to stay and enjoy the market every week (as in, all of our community, cultural and educational programs):  

*50+ paid local live music acts - 2 every week!
*27+ children's activities -  At least one activity per week!
*Food assistance programs: The TaSH matches SNAP benefits for community members in need. If someone comes with $20 in SNAP benefits, they get $40 to spend at the market
*25+ community organizations represented at the market
*Food samples of fresh in-season produce each week!
*Our TaSH Hand program, hiring local high school students to help at the market throughout the season.
*And of course the incredible vibe and wonderful experience the TaSH provides every Saturday!


All of the above programs are free and open to the  public!  We want to expand on our offerings and grow the TaSH to better serve the entire community and ensure our community thrives. And that costs some money.  If we all chip in a little, the market will be an  even more awesome place to hang out in 2019!

Here is a little perspective on what your donation can do for our vibrant community each week:
*$30 supports the cost of our What's in Season sampling program
*$60 provides support for our children's activities (cultural programming and creative arts, learning about food and where it comes from, etc)
*$100 goes to support local live musicians who play at the TaSH 
*$200 helps 10 local families in need by doubling their SNAP benefits 



INCENTIVES: If you donate $50 or more, you get your name on our website as a thank you to supporting the market. For $100 or more, you will get your name on the website, and a TaSH water bottle (or equivalent TaSH swag such as a kids T-shirt, picnic blanket or sweet tote bag, depending on availability).  Please come to the TaSH tent to claim your reward after the end of the crowd funding campaign (Incentives pick-up available starting June 15). 

The TaSH is powered by Rivertowns Village Green Inc (RVG), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so your support is tax deductible. Show your support and by sponsoring the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market! 

About the Rivertowns Village Green Team: We  are a group of seriously dedicated and passionate Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow residents and volunteers who wanted to create something AWESOME  for our community. We're now in our 5th year of managing the TaSH and can't be more  excited!! We are extremely grateful for your support!  For more info about the TaSH, please visit our website at http://tashfarmersmarket.org/

• Your donations are 100% tax deductible.
• Invest in our local economy and the small farmers and producers who promote sustainable agriculture.
• Address food insecurity: 60% of the students in our school district are low-income and the need will likely increase this year.
• Help us ensure that nutritious food from the market is shared with the whole community through our food subsidy programs, donations to food pantries, and community events like Horseman Family Saturdays.