UNC’s Carbondale Farmers Market has Special NBT Bank Day

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) invites all media outlets and community members to join us on Thursday, June 5, for a special NBT Bank Day at our year-round Carbondale Farmers Market. The market is held every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fallbrook Community Center, located at 185 Fallbrook Street, Carbondale.

This event recognizes NBT Bank, our Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credit partner, for their investment in the Carbondale

Farmers Market. Through the PA DCED program, NBT Bank has played a vital role in supporting the market’s growth and long-term sustainability. The Neighborhood Assistance Program continues to strengthen the market by supporting vendor recruitment, marketing, and the development of local partnerships.

The market will feature all of our regular local vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious

treats, and more. To mark the occasion, UNC will provide free pizza from Pat’s Pizza in Carbondale and free ice cream to enjoy while shopping. Each shopper will receive a reusable market bag (while supplies last), and Bobbie Cooks Bakery will offer a special birthday treat to celebrate their first year in business.

Shoppers can also enter a raffle—each purchase at any vendor earns an entry to win two season passes to Lakeland Orchard & Cidery and Roba Family Farms, a prize valued at $250. Families can also enjoy fun outdoor activities, including games with UNC’s brand-new cornhole boards, free to play.

UNC’s Carbondale Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT. Benefit cardholders can receive an additional $2 for every

$4 spent through the Food Bucks incentive program. For more information on SNAP/EBT, Food Bucks, or to become a cooking demonstrator, contact Lee Eckardt, Farmers Market Manager, at fm@uncnepa.org.

Carbondale Farmers Market is funded in part by a Collaborative Philanthropy Grant from AllOne Foundation & Charities and is also supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program, with investments from Honesdale National Bank, NBT Bank, Gentex Corporation, and Mar-Paul Construction. Additional funding is financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development through the PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative, administered by The Food Trust.

UNC’s Year-Round Farmers Markets Move Outdoors for Spring/Summer Season

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) is excited to announce that its two-year-round Farmers Markets are moving outdoors for the summer season. From fresh produce, local meat and eggs, bread and baked goods, artisan items, and more, there’s something for everyone. Shop locally, support small businesses, and enjoy the warmer weather!

Our Carbondale Farmers Market will move outdoors on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at UNC’s Fallbrook Community Center located at 185 Fallbrook Street in Carbondale. This season includes an exciting new feature — Wine by the Glass from Talerico’s Tropical Winery. Additionally, every purchase made at the Carbondale Farmers Market from now through June 5 will be entered into a drawing to win two season passes to Lakeland Orchard and Roba’s Family Farm. The market is open every Thursday, year-round, and the current hours are 2 pm to 7 pm.

Our South Side Farmers Market will move outdoors on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to the corner of 526 Cedar Avenue and Alder Street in Scranton. This year starts with a special pop-up vendor El Buen Amigo featuring authentic Mexican cuisine. Marketgoers can also enjoy fresh vegetables from Endless Roots Farm and delicious varieties of coffee from Caffe Fresco. The market is open every Saturday, year-round from 10 am to 1 pm.

Kim and Andrew’s Farm Market will be at each market with their canned and fresh products.

SNAP/EBT is accepted at both markets. Benefit cardholders can receive an additional $2 for every $4 spent through the Food Bucks incentive program. For more information on SNAP/EBT, Food Bucks, or to become a cooking demonstrator, contact Lee Eckardt, Farmers Market Manager, at fm@uncnepa.org.

Carbondale Farmers Market is funded in part by a Collaborative Philanthropy Grant from AllOne Foundation & Charities and is also supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program, with investments from Honesdale National Bank, NBT Bank, Gentex Corporation, and Mar-Paul Construction. South Side Farmers Market is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program, with investments from PNC and The Dime Bank. Additional funding for both markets is financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development through the PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative, administered by The Food Trust.