The Beacon Farmer’s Market announced that they will be open on Sunday, December 28th. Proving that they could do it during the first winter storm if the DMV parking lot was plowed by the City of Beacon, they are eager to remain open for the last weekend in December so that the remaining 2025 Emergency FreshConnect Coupons issued by New York State can be distributed to anyone in need.

Each week since the SNAP crisis, people in need can get free $20 in these coupons to be used within the market, plus $30 in Greens4Greens dollars from the Market’s own fundraising. A Little Beacon Blog reported on how these currencies work in a video interview with Market Manager, Amy Bandolik. Here is what you can buy with FreshConnect dollars.

Expressed in their Instagram announcement today: “One important reason we’re staying open: this Sunday is the final day to use the 2025 Emergency FreshConnect coupons/benefits. Especially during the holidays and in the cold, we want to stay true to our mission of supporting access to fresh, local food for our community ❤️”

With rain predicted for Sunday evening, the Market encouraged people to come out before. “As long as the plows work their magic in the DMV lot (we’ll be checking in on Saturday afternoon), we plan to be open,” they said in their announcement.

This means that public parking in the DMV lot during snowfall is prohibited. Residents are encouraged to use other public parking lots if they need to move their cars off the street for plowing.