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Frankford Farmers Market

by Terry Heiser
Chair, Administrative Council
Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church

In it’s 3rd season, how did it happen?

In 2017, By Grace Alone Christian Reformed Church of Frankford arranged for America’s Grow A Row of Pittstown, NJ (AGAR) to supply farm fresh fruit and vegetables for distribution at Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church  to qualified recipients on Saturday mornings during the harvest season (late July to early November).

As you see, neighbors come prepared for shopping.

In 2018, an average of 16 volunteers and 2 drivers served produce to an average of 49 clients representing an average of 312 people, including themselves.  This year, the program resumed on Saturday, July 27, at Frankford Memorial.

Kelly and Sheldon Crosbie, (R) Frankford Farmers’ Market Coordinator on a recent Saturday.

Volunteers plant and harvest the produce at AGAR.  Volunteers transport the produce from AGAR to Frankford Memorial (4-hour round trip).  Volunteers from By Grace Alone and Frankford Memorial give the produce to the clients.  In addition, donated clothing and household items are available.

Kelly and Maryanne are ready with the tomatoes and peaches

The Frankford Farmers Market is a great example of people coming together to help others in need – all without any government involvement.  If you would like to volunteer to help out with the program, call Pat at 215-288-9800.
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By Grace Alone Frankford Church on the Move

Our Friends at By Grace Alone Frankford Church (BGA) have moved up Oxford Avenue to share space with Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church at Oxford and Dyre Streets.

BGA has been located on Oxford Avenue between Penn and Griscom and will now meet in the social hall at Frankford Memorial, the entrance is on Dyre Street.

Congratulations to both churches on their new relationship.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival
    When – Sun, January 31, 3pm – 6pm
    Where – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street (map)
    Description – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street, will be hosting the First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival on Sunday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary. Church Choirs from around Frankford will be here to take part. This is an event the whole family will enjoy! Covered Dish Dinner to follow. If you plan to attend dinner, please bring a covered dish that will serve at least six. Info – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 215-288-9800 or frankfordmemorial@gmail.com.
  • Frankford Special Services District Annual Public Meeting
    When – Mon, February 1, 9am – 10am
    Where – Office in St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave (map)
    Description – Frankford Business Owners and Residents • Meet with Board of Directors • Discuss Frankford’s Sidewalk Cleaning • Consider Additional Services • Voice Business Corridor Concerns • Board Officer Elections • Announce Future Meetings JOIN THE BOARD The FSSD is seeking Frankford residents and business owners to serve in volunteer positions on our Board of Directors. To Apply: www.frankfordssd.org/vacancies (215) 535-2637
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, February 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Black History Month Albert El and the 3rd USCT
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Sat, February 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Adopt a Park
    When – Mon, January 25, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Second Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival
    When – Sun, January 31, 3pm – 6pm
    Where – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street (map)
    Description – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Dyre Street, will be hosting the First Annual Frankford Community Choir Festival on Sunday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary. Church Choirs from around Frankford will be here to take part. This is an event the whole family will enjoy! Covered Dish Dinner to follow. If you plan to attend dinner, please bring a covered dish that will serve at least six. Info – Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church, 215-288-9800 or frankfordmemorial@gmail.com.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, February 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Black History Month
    Albert El and the 3rd USCT
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, February 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, February 17, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!