Little Beans Program

Little Beans, began in the summer of 2015. Inspired by the nationally-recognized “POP (Power of Produce) Club” at the Oregon City Farmers’ Market, Little Beans introduces kids to fresh, local foods and educates them about where food comes from. Little Beans aims to encourage healthy nutrition and conscientious consumer habits for children ages 4-12.

The Program Goals:

Starting on Sunday June 1, 2025 parents will sign their children up for the program at the Little Beans market tent. Once signed up, each child will receive a token to exchange for a produce item or food plant of their choice from a number of participating vendors. A guided activity will take place on Thursdays at 5pm and Sundays at 12pm. To date, we have had over 800 kids enroll in the program.

Little Beans extends beyond the weekly farmers' market experience. Membership to the program will include access to other programming as it becomes available, like workshops and other educational opportunities. Little Beans hopes to connect the children to how their food is grown and illuminate all the interesting steps between farm and table.

How It Works:

Each week, kids will receive a Little Beans Market Token, which will allow that child to purchase produce or plants from participating market vendors. The vendors will be reimbursed for the value of each Little Beans purchase. Funds are compensated with the generous support of our local sponsors.

Participating Producers:
Lacombe Fresh, Steve and Dan’s Fresh BC Fruit, Reclaim Organics, NCX Beef, Lakeside Farmstead, Good Morning Honey.

Program Sponsors:
Glasses Half Full, Lipstick Empire, MHF Properties, Island Brew Coffee House, Audio Ark, Burke Group, YEG Family Counselling, Mar-Ko Metal Products.