Palm Springs Cultural Center opening new farmers market in Desert Hot Springs ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

*The team behind the Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market (seen here) plans to open a Desert Hot Springs market starting this weekend. (File photo)*

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is bringing a new Certified Farmers Market to Desert Hot Springs, opening Sunday, Nov. 23, at 66070 Pierson Blvd., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.

The Palm Springs organization’s expansion into the neighboring community aims to increase access to fresh produce and healthy food options in an area that has historically lacked farmers markets. The market will operate every other Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Thank you to our sponsors, the Barker Foundation and the city of Desert Hot Springs, for recognizing the need and stepping forward to support the project,” said Michael C. Green, executive director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center. “Their partnership reinforces the power of community-driven solutions and ensures that this market takes root where it’s needed most.”

The Desert Hot Springs market will feature local farmers, small food producers and community food organizations, with a focus on serving low-access and low-income residents, including seniors and SNAP/CalFresh recipients. Market organizers will accept EBT/SNAP payments and provide SNAP incentive programming where available, along with resources to help families and seniors access healthy meal options.

“I have deep roots in Desert Hot Springs — I was born and raised here — and opening this market has long been a dream of mine,” said Lindsay Jordan, farmers market manager for the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

The opening celebration will include a public book giveaway featuring “Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. The community reading initiative is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program and highlights connections between food, culture and community.

The market will offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, pantry essentials, artisan goods, food-access resources, nutrition information and community partner tables. Admission is free, and parking will be available onsite.

The market is seeking local sponsors and community partners to support SNAP incentives, market infrastructure and outreach efforts. Anyone interested can reach out to Jordan at Lindsay@psculturalcenter.org.