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Healthy Shopping

Healthy Markets

The Town of Plymouth is a vibrant, healthy and safe community where healthy eating and active living are a way of life for residents, families and visitors alike. The Town is a recognized leader for its commitment to raising healthy youth, engaging its seniors and fostering a thriving intergenerational culture of health and wellbeing. 

An important health strategy the town promotes is access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. What you eat has a powerful impact on your health and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is a great way to reduce cancer risk, other chronic diseases, and manage your weight.  Finding healthy choices, including locally grown vegetables, is easy in Plymouth! Visit one of the many Farmers Markets or a smaller store that has joined  Plymouth’s Healthy Market Program.  The Healthy Market Program provides resources, support, and technical assistance to small stores interested in promoting easy access to healthier foods to the neighborhoods they serve. This is yet another health strategy making it easier for you to access healthy foods – whether you are out on a leisurely shopping expedition or rushing in after work or before the kids soccer game! Through this program, you can quickly identify the healthiest options by looking for the Healthy Plymouth logo! 

Look for stores with this sign to find healthier food and drink options, like fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt, water, and 100% juice.  

Throughout the store, look for the "healthy option" tags to select the best choices.

Farmer's Markets

Why should you consider shopping at a Farmers Market? One reason is being able to buy fresh, locally grown foods – and often times you’ll be able to talk with the farmer who grew them! What you purchase is probably grown near where you live versus thousands of miles away or from another country. Another benefit is that the fruits and vegetables available are at the peak of the growing season- which means the produce is at its freshest and tastes the best. Shopping at farmers markets also supports your local farmers and keeps the money you spend on food closer to your neighborhood. In addition to cash, many farmers markets now accept credit cards, debit cards, WIC vouchers, and SNAP benefits. Remember to bring your own reusable bag!

Name Description
Carver Farmers Market
Open-air market selling a variety of fresh produce, cut flowers, value added items, baked goods, and craft items including metal works, jewelry, leather goods, body products/soaps, paintings and more. Shurtleff Park, across from Town Hall There is also a Carver Winter Farmer's Market indoors at the... Read more
Kingston Farmers Market
The Kingston Farmers Market is held at the Kingston Collection shopping mall, outside near Bar Rustic. June - October, 1st Sunday of each month, 10 am - 2 pmRead more
Marshfield Farmers Market
Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society Sponsors the yearround Marshfield Farmers' Market held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Memorial Day - Columbus Day, Every Friday, 2 PM - 6 PM November - May, 3rd Saturday, Monthly, 10 AM - 2 PM Free Admission to the Farmers' Market Ample FREE parking... Read more
Mayflower Provisions
A Plymouth Healthy Market - Mayflower is a deli and convenience store located off of Rte. 3, Exit 5. Open 5 AM - 11 PM Be on the lookout for the Healthy Market Options symbol. You’ll find it on shelf tags throughout the grocery aisles. Foods need to earn this symbol and when you see it – the... Read more
Middleboro Farmers Market
Held at Oliver Mill Park. The market will be held rain or shine every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, beginning mid-June through the end of October.Read more
Perry's Market
A Plymouth Healthy Market - Perry’s Market is a full service market with a wide selection in all departments, including a full-service butcher shop. They also have a variety of farmer’s market quality produce as well as refrigerated and canned goods. Be on the lookout for the Healthy Market Options... Read more
Plymouth Area Coalition Food Pantry
A Plymouth Healthy Market - The Plymouth Area Coalition Food Pantry provides canned and fresh foods to low income South Shore residents, with support from Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, Greater Boston Food Bank, Whole Foods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, local churches, private foundations, civic groups... Read more
Plymouth Farmers Market
The Plymouth Farmers’ Market takes place on the grass field at Plimoth Plantation Take the GATRA BUS – Mayflower Link to Plimoth Plantation Indoor Season: 2nd Thursday of each month November to May, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Outdoor Season: Every Thursday June to October, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PMRead more
Scituate Farmers Market
The Scituate Farmers Market is held at St. Mary’s Church parking lot on the corner of Front St. and First Parish Rd. in Scituate Harbor. Every Wednesday, 2 PM - 6 PM, June – OctoberRead more
The Market at Pinehills
The South Shore's First Healthy Market - Be on the lookout for the Healthy Market Options symbol. You’ll find it on shelf tags throughout the grocery aisles. Foods need to earn this symbol and when you see it – the healthy choice will be the easy choice! Foods designated as a “Healthy Market Option... Read more

Nutrition

  • Healthy Shopping
  • Recipes
  • Healthy Choices
  • Servings and Portions
  • Downsize Your Portions
  • Why Calories Count
  • Money Saving Tips
  • Rethink Your Drink
  • Healthy Approach to Vending Machines
  • Healthy Meetings

Healthy Plymouth is supported by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth, the Plymouth School System and the Town of Plymouth.

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