The second week of the Delridge Farmers’ Market (9421 18th SW) is on, after a celebratory ribboncutting with leaders of the market-presenting African Community Housing and Development, as well as two local elected officials expressing their support – District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka:

And 34th District State Senator Emily Alvarado (like Saka, a West Seattleite), who noted the contrast between the local and state support for this market, and the food-security-program cuts on which the federal government has embarked:

ACHD president/CEO Hamdi Abdulle thanked them for their support:

And ACHD vice president Bilan Aden (at right below, as Abdulle presented Alvarado with flowers) talked about future plans for a permanent International Market – like a year-round, daily version of the Delridge market.

We’ll have more on that in a separate report. Meantime, you have until 2 pm to go shop today’s market on the grounds of Hope Academy – you’ll find prepared food like Anh’s stir-fry:

Other fresh-cooked food includes Salvadorean, Afghan, and Thai, among others. You’ll also find produce like Aash‘s greens-laden table including allium blossoms:

The market has a rotating list of vendors, so even if you came last week, you’ll find some who are making their 2025 debut this week. The market is set to continue every Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, until the end of October.