Market Manager

Veah Larde

Contact: austintownhall.citymarket@gmail.com

• Lifelong Austin Resident

• Chef & Owner of Two Sisters Catering LLC (11-years)

• Past vendor at the Austin Town Hall City Market, the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market and the By the Hand Club for Kids Market

• Member Austin Green Team

• Member Austin Garden Collective

• Advisory Board Member at The Hatchery Chicago

• Chicago Farmers Market Collective

Sponsor - Chicago City Markets

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events [DCASE] of the City of Chicago.

April 2012 Major Rahm Emmanuel announced 5 new Westside Markets. These markets will be located in areas that have limited grocery options, known as food deserts. The sites are near public transportation and will accept LINK cards. The markets play an important role in serving underprivileged communities.

The city operates more than 20 farmers markets. “Chicago City Markets provide access to fresh and healthy food to residents across dozens of neighborhoods, support local vendors and farmers, and offer some of the best street food in the city,” said DCASE Commissioner Erin Harkey.

More than 20 additional markets are operated by nonprofits, community groups and local chambers of commerce.