These training shifts are for volunteers new to the CalFresh at Farmers' Market program. Please review the CalFresh Volunteer Orientation before your shift and only sign up for 1 volunteer shift. You will have additional opportunities opened after you complete your training shift. Email Volunteer@AlchemistCDC.Org with any questions!
Alchemist CDC’s CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets program operates CalFresh processing at multiple farmers’ markets throughout Sacramento County. The CalFresh program offers qualifying lower income individuals financial assistance in purchasing food for themselves and their families. Farmers’ markets are a great asset to communities, and can lead to improved health for area residents. By making it easier for lower-income populations to purchase food at farmers’ markets, these community assets will become more equitable and accessible to all individuals. CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets volunteers assist in processing SNAP transactions, distribute EBT and Market Match vouchers, and assist in redemption of vouchers from farmers’ market vendors. The Central Farmers' Market is located at 8th & W St Sacramento, CA 95815. The market and CalFresh booth are open from 8am-12pm. The market is located on 8th & W St. under the US-50/I-5 freeway. The CalFresh Booth is located at the east end of the market (right next to the customer parking lot) and is easily spotted with the bright green tent and Alchemist CDC/CalFresh signage. There is parking around the market, and there are portable restrooms on site. This is our busiest weekend market and second busiest market overall, and is in regular need of multiple volunteers.
