Local Sources {Lancaster & Berks Co, PA}

This page is an ever-changing list of places to shop for REAL, local foods such as health food stores, farmer’s markets, farm stands and CSAs. Please check back often as it will be constantly updated as new locations are found or become available.
(Note: please be aware that not all markets/stands carry local produce. You can ask the stand owner/farmer where the food is grown. Just knowing is one step further than most people get.)

Online Resources
http://eatlocalgrown.com
a searchable website for local foods plus many articles on health and food topics.

http://www.eatwild.com
a searchable website for local, pastured and sustainably-grown foods.

http://www.buylocalpa.org
a searchable website for local ingredients and restaurants using local foods.

http://www.sustainabletable.org/home.php
a searchable website for general information on sustainable and organic topics.

Farmer’s Markets

Shillington Farmer’s Market, Lancaster Ave., Shillington • Th. 7-6 / F. 7-6 / S. 7-2

Leesport Farmer’s Market and Flea Market, Rt. 61 Leesport, PA • W. 7-7

Fairgrounds Square Farmer’s Market, Fairgrounds Square Mall, Reading, PA • Th. 8-8 / F. 8-8 / S. 8-4

Wyomissing Farmer’s Market, Wyomissing (by Shoppes at Wyomissing)
• Th. 9-6 / F. 9-8 / S. 8-4

West Reading Farmer’s Market, Penn Ave., West Reading • Sun. 9-1 (seasonal)

Green Dragon Farmer’s Market, State St., Ephrata • F. 8-9

Farm Stores

Spring Creek Farms (Forrest Stricker)
3880 N. Church St.
Wernersville, PA 19565
H: 610-678-7629  C: 484-529-5886
http://www.localharvest.org/spring-creek-farms-M32136
Providing certified organic raw milk ($7/gal.), grass-fed beef, pastured chicken, raw organic cheeses, dips and spreads.

Hershey Harvest
3337 Kutztown Rd.
Reading, PA
610-921-3151
https://www.facebook.com/pages/HersheyHarvest/143200872378748?sk=timeline
Providing Lancaster County pastured meats, raw milk (A2 milk), farm-made yogurt (made from A2 milk), farm-made ice creams and many store-made meals and products. All meats are sold frozen.

Dundore and Heister
1331 Penn Ave.
Wyomissing, PA
Small scale organic butcher offering local pastured meats.

Health Food Stores

Echo Hill Country Store
244 Dryville Rd
Fleetwood PA
610-944-7358
Offers selections in vitamins, bulk grains and cereal, gluten free items, spices, baking needs, soy products, some vegan foods, natural soaps and toothpaste, and more.

Nature’s Garden
4360 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
610 779-3000
We offer supplements, natural groceries and fresh organic meats and produce. We have the area’s largest selection of Birkenstock, Ugg, Vibram Footwear, and Handbags.

Restaurants using Local, Organic Ingredients

Half Dozen Cafe
Fairground Square Farmer’s Market (See markets)
Cafe featuring all organic ingredients including vegetarian, vegan and some gluten-free options. Breakfast, lunch and organic coffee drinks served Thursday – Saturday.

*If you would like a complete resource list for Berks County (including some Lancaster County & Lebanon County sources), please request one by e-mail.