Matter SCC-128535

Adopt Commendation for Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market for nearly 50 years of connecting farms and local food with the Palo Alto community. (Abe-Koga)

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for the Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market, recognizing its nearly 50 years of service in connecting farms and local food with the Palo Alto community. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga.

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Commendation for Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
Recognizes nearly 50 years of connecting farms and local food with the community
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
From Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128535 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market for nearly 50 years of connecting farms and local food with the Palo Alto community. (Abe-Koga) ATTACHMENTS: • Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market Commendation Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1

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Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market Commendation

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The Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market has been recognized for its significant contributions to the community since its establishment in 1981. It has grown from 11 vendors to over 40 and operates as a nonprofit run by volunteers, donating proceeds back to the community, including over $650,000 to Avenidas for programs supporting older adults. The market is set to receive the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Service Award for its dedication to community well-being.

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Founded in 1981 to provide fresh, locally grown food.
Grown from 11 vendors to over 40 vendors.
Operated by an all-volunteer board as a nonprofit.
Donated over $650,000 to Avenidas for older adult programs.
Receiving the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Service Award.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 3D6AC004-ED28-4146-9416-DAA34E373F8A WHEREAS, the Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market has addressed a critical need for fresh, locally grown food since its founding in 1981; WHEREAS, the market has evolved to meet the changing needs of Palo Alto residents, growing from 11 vendors at its founding to more than 40 vendors today, some of whom have been there since the very beginning; WHEREAS, the market is a nonprofit run by an all-volunteer board and donates its proceeds back to the community; WHEREAS, the market has donated more than $650,000 to Avenidas in support of its vital programs and services for older adults; and WHEREAS, in recognition of its impact and dedication to community well-being, the Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market is receiving the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Service Award, honoring its decades of contributions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby recognize and commend the Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market for nearly 50 years of connecting farms and local food with the Palo Alto community. PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Clara, State of...