What do sterile birthing supplies have in common with locally grown produce?
Perhaps not much on the surface. But farmer’s markets, like the Upper State Street Market in my neighborhood, draw people who are aware, concerned about health and motivated to engage in the community. The pace of the market is slow and social. People come for the food but they are interested in seeing what else is on offer.
I found it easy to draw market goers to my table and engage them in a brief conversation about birth kits. Nine out of ten gave me the $5 donation, which covers the cost of one clean birth kit and training, that I was after.
It’s a fun, community-focused way to get out the word about your cause and a pleasant way to spend a morning. Thanks to Natalie Peña, Market Manager at the Upper State Street Farm Market, for inviting me to participate and making me feel so welcome.
I’ll be back on September 8 from 10-1 to chat about birth kits and give a yoga demo (My classes at The Fitness Haven on State St. benefit cleanbirth.org too!)
So come on out, buy some veg, do some yoga and support women in Laos!
Where else can you do all that in one place?
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