Sponsor the Shoreline Farmers Market

For more information on sponsor benefits or for an invoice, please contact us at info@shorelinefarmersmarket.org

Shoreline Farmers Market has been a staple of the Shoreline community for 8 years. The market is an excellent opportunity for you to promote your business while supporting your local community. With over 40 unique vendors, kids programming, games, live music, and more, this market is the place to be in Shoreline every Saturday during the market season.

Your sponsorship will directly support the Shoreline Farmers Market and will ensure our continued success and ability to provide not only a vibrant community gathering space but a place to support the local economy and provide locally grown and healthy foods to your neighbors.
        
Your sponsorship will support our popular market programs:
Kids Programming- The Power of Produce (PoP) program served over 1,000 kids in 2019. PoP is a multifaceted program that gives $2 in market currency to youth that can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at the market. The program is designed to encourage healthy food choices and teach kids the value of a monetary transaction. Additionally, kids can engage in educational activities that promote the ethos of PoP.

Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) Matching Program- In Washington State, 1 in 7 people rely on the SNAP program to supplement their food purchases and half of these beneficiaries are children. SNAP is essential to our communities and the Matching Program makes shopping at a farmers market more accessible. The Matching Program matches, dollar for dollar, all SNAP and EBT transactions made at participating farmers markets, meaning a $20 withdrawn from the account is matched with an additional $20 that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables only.

Chef Tent- Each week our volunteer chef takes market ingredients and creates a delicious dish on the spot. Customers are invited to sample the dish, learn more about how the produce is used, and discover new cooking techniques. The program was created to engage customers and highlight vendor products that may be unfamiliar to market shoppers. Over 2,600 samples were distributed to customers during the 2019 season.

Musical Performances- The live music offered at the Shoreline Farmers Market is one of the key elements that sets us apart from neighboring markets. SFM hosts 36 musical performances totaling over 81 hours of music to delight our customers. At SFM the musicians are given a stipend in the form of “market bucks” allowing them to shop at the market and support the market vendors. Music brings people together, reinforces the sense of community, and brightens the space allowing customers to settle in and enjoy the market longer.

2020 Marketing will Include:
Posters distributed to local businesses and Shoreline community spaces
Market website www.ShorelineFarmersMarket.org
Social Media channels and weekly electronic newsletter (9K+ followers)
Season-long signage onsite
City of Shoreline Currents advertisement (mailed to 23K Shoreline residents)
Billboard along Highway 99 in Shoreline (100K+ impressions weekly)

Shoreline Farmers Market Facts:
In 2019, the market had 24k customers that spent 404K, stimulating the  economy and supporting local business owners.
The market partners with local food bank, Hopelink.  3,500 pounds of fresh food is donated each season.
Many vendors have sold at the market since opening day and continue to return each year.
The market provides free space for local nonprofit organizations to connect with the community. Orgs include KCLS Bookmobile, DSHS Mobile Community Services Office, SLFP Arts Council, and more.
It takes over 500 volunteer hours to run a successful farmers market. Many of our volunteers have been at the market since opening day.
 
2020 Sponsorship Levels & Benefits:
The Shoreline Farmers Market offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to sponsor a specific program please contact us to discuss a customized sponsorship. The Shoreline Farmers Market relies on sponsorships to keep the doors open and the delicious produce flowing. Thank you for your generous support!

Harvest Sponsorship - $10,000
Logo on Shoreline area billboard (100K+ impressions weekly) Logo on Shoreline Farmers Market website with link to website  Logo on promotional mailings and posters (5K+ community members) 8 social media promotions (9K+ followers) Promotional booth space (10x10) at 6 markets Recognition in electronic newsletter  
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Special Event Market Sponsor - $5,000
Sole sponsor of the November Harvest Market Logo on Shoreline Farmers Market website with link to website  Name/logo used on promotional social media ad (reaching 40K users) Promotional booth space (10x10 or larger) at Harvest Market Recognition in electronic newsletter  

Farm Sponsorship- $5,000
Logo on Shoreline Farmers Market website with link to website  Logo on promotional mailings and posters (5K+ community members) 3 social media promotions (9K+ followers) Promotional booth space (10x10) at 4 markets Recognition in electronic newsletter  

Garden Sponsorship- $3,500
Logo on Shoreline Farmers Market website with link to website  Logo on promotional mailings and posters (5K+ community members) 2 social media promotions (9K+ followers) Promotional booth space (10x10) at 3 markets  
Sprout Sponsorship- $2,000
Logo on Shoreline Farmers Market website with link to website 2 social media promotions (9K+ followers) Promotional booth space (10x10) at 2 markets        
                              
Seed Sponsorship - $1,000
Logo on Shoreline Farmers Market website with link to website   1 social media promotions (9K+ followers) Promotional booth space (10x10) at 1 market  

Single Market Day - $500
1 social media promotion (9K+ followers) Promotional booth space (10x10) at 1 market 

PLEASE NOTE:  The Shoreline Farmers Market is currently registered as a domestic non-profit and not a federal 501(c)3 non-profit.  At this time business and individual donations are not tax deductible, but your contributions still make a great impact in our community!

Individual Support

To support your community farmers market as an individual please send checks to:

Shoreline Farmers Market Association
c/o Economic Development
17500 Midvale Avenue N
Shoreline, WA 98133

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