Chesterfield Schools to offer lunches to children at Chesterfield Farmers Market

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Chesterfield Farmers Market will take place on Wednesday, with Chesterfield County Public Schools offering lunch to children.

The Chesterfield Farmers Market will take place on Wednesday, July 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6701 Mimms Loop in Chesterfield.

Chesterfield County Public Schools will provide lunches for children under the age of 18, with meals for adults served for $9 cash or check, according to a Facebook post. The July 2 market will feature over 25 vendors and three food trucks.

The farmer's market began May 7 and stretches through Sept. 24 -- it occurs every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to Chesterfield County, the products featured at the market are locally grown and picked at the peak of the season for maximum nutrients.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor or have questions about becoming one, you can email the county farmers market manager.

For any locals looking to expand their horizons and explore other farmers markets, here is a map of other markets in Virginia.