Support your
farmers market!

donate today

Only 45% of our organization’s operating costs are covered via vendor fees. We keep vendor fees low to help incubate small farmers and new businesses, and we need your help to make up the difference! Your donation supports the maintenance of our vibrant community gathering spaces, the markets’ educational programming, and our efforts to build a stronger local food system.

As a 501c4 social welfare nonprofit, contributions or gifts to Neighborhood Roots are not tax deductible. However, your support is vitally important for the work that we do!

We offer a variety of secure payment options to make it easier to donate online (see below)! Make a one-time donation or set up monthly donations (which we greatly appreciate).

Prefer to pay
by check?

Please send checks (payable to Neighborhood Roots) to:
P.O. Box 19307
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Need help donating?

Email us at info@neighborhoodrootsmn.org or fill out this form and we’ll help you out.

What does my donation fund?

  • Your generous donation directly supports over 110 farmers and vendors who are small business owners, providing them with a platform to sell their products and sustain their livelihoods.

  • By donating, you help us maintain vibrant community gathering spaces where neighbors come together to buy, eat, and learn about local food.

  • Through our Market Bucks program, your donation ensures equitable access to healthy, sustainably produced local food. This innovative program extends the buying power of shoppers using EBT cards by matching their purchases 3:1, up to $10 at the market. In 2022, nearly $7,000 in SNAP dollars were used and over $8,000 Market Bucks and Produce Bucks were redeemed.

  • Your support allows us to donate over 10,000 lbs of produce to local food shelves, addressing food insecurity in our community and nourishing those in need.

  • Donations fund the promotion and support of local artists and musicians at each market, fostering a thriving arts community and enriching the market experience.

  • Your contribution provides space for nonprofits to table and connect with the community, empowering them to share their missions and initiatives with a broader audience.

  • Funds support educational programming and fun kids' activities provided by the UMN Extension Master Gardeners, inspiring the next generation of green thumbs and environmental stewards.

  • Your donation ensures the long-term sustainability of our farmers markets, allowing us to continue making a positive impact in the community year after year.