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PonckHockie Market is looking for Volunteers!! If you’re interested, please email [email protected] or fill out the link in our bio.

We have flexible shifts and you can sign up for as many markets as you’d like!

Next market is Saturday August 31 at 70 Lindsley Ave. Hope to see you there!

Join us on August 31st for an exciting celebration of South Asian Heritage and Young Creators!

August 31st
12 PM - 3 PM EST
70 Lindsley Ave. Kingston, NY 12041

Market opening in less than 2 hours!! We'll be here from 12pm to 3pm. 70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston. We have knife sharpening services, an incredible team of herbalists ready to educate and share their practice, and fresh local produce available for sale and for free!

Every last Saturday of the month, you can count on us to be open and serving the community. Our mission is to make fresh, local, healthy food accessible and affordable while eliminating food deserts.

We hope to see you today and every market from here on out!!

With Lisa Libraries – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 We are absolutely in awe of their work and are so honored to help them fulfill their mission and get books to kids in Kingston! Reading is FUNdamental!

We just picked up a generous donation of children's books from !! We are so thrilled to be able to offer these for free at the PonckHockie Market Block Party this Saturday!

Be sure to stop by with your little ones to check out this great selection of books and all of the other fun activities we'll have for them!

Saturday June 29, 12-3pm 70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston

We are SO excited to be a part of the 's 101st Birthday Jamboree tomorrow!! We will be tabling so please come by to visit us, and, of course to partake in all of the FUN that is to be had at the Jamboree!

We love supporting the YWCA and can't wait to see you there! (take note of the location change)

Tomorrow, Friday June 21st, 6-9pm

🎉 PonckHockie Market is going OUTSIDE! 🌞 Join our Block Party Bash on June 29th for local vendors, animals for adoption, free food, affordable groceries, local vendors, and more!. Profits support great causes. See you there! 😄 🎶 Good eats, live beats, and community treats! 🛒 Don’t miss the PonckHockie Market Block Party Bash on June 29, 12-3, on 70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston, NY 🎉

We're just 2 and half weeks away from our Block Party! Check out our amazing line up. Hope to see you there on Saturday June 29 12-3 at Ulster County Community Action Committee, Inc. (70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston)

Today's the day! Come join us as we support the YWCA and their mission to eliminate racism.

STAND AGAINST RACISM KINGSTON- Friday 5/31/24 at 4pm at 209 Clinton Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 (YWCA Ulster County)

Let's STAND AGAINST RACISM UNTIL JUSTICE JUST IS in KINGSTON!

The "YWCA Ulster County Stand Against Racism Rally is back in KINGSTON! Let's discuss why it's crucial to fight against racism and protect our rights. Afterwards, we will stand in solidarity around the building. The time to unite is NOW!"

The market is open!! Free food, fresh baked dog treats, knife sharpening, and a friendly puppy!

It's finally here! After months of planning, trial and error, research, and networking, our first issue of is here and available to you!

Kingston Digest is a monthly publication created by a cohort of our that aims to unite the Kingston community by delving into food policies, showcasing the meals enjoyed in Kingston households, and fostering a vibrant sustainable food landscape.

With our publication, Kingstonians will discover local resources, explore ways to stay engaged in the community, and be informed about the food landscape in Kingston.

We hope you'll pick up a copy at one of the locations below and learn all about us at kingstondigest.org!

Pick Up Locations:

Adam's Fairacre Farm
Mother Earth
Village Coffee
Rough Draft
Village Grocer and Refillery
Joe's Deli and Grocery
Cedar Street Deli and Gr
Stone Soup
Monkey Joe's
Mariner's Harbor
YMCA Desk
Kingston Wine Co

Another is upon us! Tomorrow at 12pm the market opens as we close out our celebration of Women's History Month and Irish American Heritage Month.

We welcome back and her delicious creations. Plus, we have 3 new additions to welcome to the Market!

THRIVE ON!'s Resident Chef, Michael Lindenlauf ( .j.lindenlauf ) will be on site leading a cooking demo at 1pm. Be sure to sign up if you are interested! Just comment below and we'll add you to the list. Seats are very limited!

The - Irish Cultural Center of the Hudson Valley - will be on site sharing information on their mission and selling tickets for their upcoming events.

Plus! Get handmade jewelry sold on site by Phoenix Handmade Collections! It's sure to be another great Saturday in PonckHockie and we can't wait to see you all there!

We can't wait to welcome Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean back to the market! Her talk will begin promptly at noon so make sure you sign up to secure your spot!

This month is celebrating Women's History Month and Irish American Heritage Month so a portion of the profits will go to the and !

And don't forget about the amazing fresh, local groceries we will have available for purchase, the free offerings from , and our incredible VENDORS for this Saturday: and , two local, woman owned establishments. And Yadi will be on site with her food truck so you don't want to miss that!!

We can't wait to see you there!

Happy International Women's Day! Over here at THRIVE ON, we have a bunch of wonderful ladies running the show. Candace is our VP which means she pretty much does 16 jobs in our start up phase! And our upcoming Kingston Digest initiative is run by our 3 women interns: Frida, Erin, and Anya.

In addition to the ladies we have in house, we have the tremendous honor to partner with many powerful, brilliant, kind, and generous women leaders in our community.

To all of these ladies, and to all of the women everywhere, we thank you. We salute you. We honor you. We support you. We stand by you. We respect you. We love you.

Wow! We are still reeling from the great success of our official PonckHockie Market launch and Black History Month Celebration! Thank you to everyone who came out and to all who supported us along the way.

It was a "good vibes only" atmosphere filled with friendly faces, good music, and fresh local food - thanks to our grocery partners: Red Barn Produce, , and

We almost sold out of juice from

was busy to whole event!

And led a dynamic talk that kept the attendees buzzing for days after!

Keep swiping to see some highlights from the Market and make it all the way to the end for a sneak peek at what's to come in March!

Our Market is TOMORROW Saturday Feb. 24 from 12pm - 3pm! Today is the final day to preorder!

Plus! Don't miss out on the chance to attend a conversation led by Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean! She'll be discussing health and wellness best practices and will spend time answering all of your questions regarding nutrition and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Her talk begins at 1:30pm so don't miss it!

Her life’s work has been devoted to the excellence in health care delivery via patient centered comprehensive care, which is inclusive of mental health wellness and combating social determinants of health. She is committed to women’s health issues, most importantly focusing on racial disparities, health equity and inclusion, maternal health safety, policy, and access.

We are so honored to have Dr. Saint Jean as a valuable addition to our market celebrating Black History Month!

Dr. Saint Jean is the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Health Alliance Hospitals of the Hudson Valley, part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, and an Associate Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at New York Medical College.

She is also a consultant for the New York City Department of Health, a member of the Ulster County Board of Health, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor for ACOG District II and member of the COVID-19 Perinatal Taskforce and the New York Coalition for Doula Access.

Next up in the PonckHockie Market Vendor Spotlight:

Meet Liz! She is the owner of Broadway Arts Gallery in Midtown Kingston and We Got the Juice Arts.

She is from Kingston, NY with her family dating back five generations so when we were searching for Black Owned Businesses that represent Kingston, Liz was the first person to pop into our heads.

We Got the Juice combines art, a healthy lifestyle, and education to create an experience not easily replicated. They feature local artists in the gallery, giving talented unknown artists in Kingston a place and an opportunity to showcase their work.

So often when we hear "healthy food" we think "boring" and "bland". And when we hear "healthy lifestyle" it can feel overwhelming to achieve and with no clear way of how to start. Liz and her We Got the Juice team slash all of that.

They show that healthy food can be creative, fun, and mouthwateringly delectable. And through their education, they give you steps you can take today to live a healthier lifestyle, not only making it seem achievable but even simpler than we imagined.

But don't just take our word for it; come experience these delicious food and smoothie creations for yourself at our Market on Saturday! If you're looking for a way to eat and drink healthier without sacrificing on flavor, you've found the right place, and you may have just found your new favorite lunch spot. I know we did!

We are just one week away from the official launch of the Market! And we are excited to announce that PREORDERS will open on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 and will remain open through FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23.

Be sure to head to our website to place your grocery / hot food order while supplies last!

And don't forget to come to the Market on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 from 12pm to 3pm at Community Action to pick up your order, browse all of our offerings, and attend Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean's discussion on nutrition and women's health!

We introduced our vendors for the February 24 PonckHockie Market, and now it's time to get to know them a little more. And on this Valentine's Day, we know the perfect vendor to start with...

Meet Anrika! She is the owner and lead baker of Di Sweet Spot by One n Only Cakes. She is from Kingston, NY with a very strong Caribbean background which is reflected in her baking (rum cakes, anyone??).
She attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI where she received her bachelor’s degree for baking and pastry arts. Here are 3 random facts Anrika shared on her Instagram:

1. My favorite fruit and flavor is mango

2. I listen to Broadway show tunes and musicals while I bake

3. I never wear matching socks Come meet Anrika in person at our February 24 market and taste her gorgeous and imaginative sweet treats for yourself! You won't be disappointed.

Our brand new website is live! Now you can read the full PonckHockie Market story, learn all about our vendors and programming, and learn how to be more involved!

Swipe to learn about our vendors for the February 24 market. We'll be spotlighting them all week, but for now, here's an introduction!

www.pkcmarket.com

Preorders open next week so stay tuned!

PonckHockie Market is just a couple of weeks away and we're getting the word out! A huge thank you to Kingston Wire for recognizing our work and commitment to community and wanting to share our story!

We had the pleasure of sharing our mission and vision for PonckHockie Market with Robyn Hager of . Please give it a read to learn more about our vendors and guest speakers for the February market! (link in bio)

And stay tuned for information about preorders! It's almost time...

That's right folks! The is back and it's here to stay.

We had a great soft launch in December and were able to learn a lot. We are excited to announce that we will be officially opening on Saturday February 24 at 12pm! Each month's market will be curated to support the identity being largely celebrated that month.

February is Black History Month and we are excited to support and spotlight incredible Black business owners and entrepreneurs in and around Kingston.

Later this week we'll announce all of the amazing folks working with us on this market and then, in the weeks leading up to the 24th, we'll spotlight all of our vendors and partners.

So make sure you're following us so you stay in the loop! You won't want to miss one of your favorite food trucks, farmers, or health experts when they are here!

Plus! The plans for the March markets (that's right, marketS) are already underway! We are excited to celebrate Women's History Month and Irish American Heritage Month with TWO markets in March.

Stay tuned for those dates and for more information on who will be at the markets!

We can't wait to see you there!

Have you been noticing a change in our look over the past couple of weeks? One of the first things we did at the start of our year was a complete rebranding.

We had the incredible pleasure of working with the amazing on making our brand truly represent our spirit. Chann's incredible and we can't wait to tell you all about her soon!

Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on socials so you can keep up with the changes on the horizon! You won't want to miss our new website launch!

Curious why branding is so important for a business? Come chat with us! We teach principles of business concepts to our interns and would love to expand our knowledge circle!