COVID-19 Plan for safe & healthy markets!!
Per the Governor's Orders...
Face Coverings Required at Salem Community Markets
Effective July 15, 2020, Governor Brown has made face coverings mandatory (for everyone 5 years of age and older) in all public spaces, including outside where social distancing is not possible at ALL times. It is becoming increasingly difficult to enforce the 6 ft social distancing requirement, therefore, masks are now required while shopping at our markets.
We have several vendors selling masks at the Saturday Market and during the week online. Our makers offer
a broad variety of masks including children's sizes up to extra large. When you visit us, wear your face masks/shields. If you don't have one, we will provide you one or you can visit our makers to shop for one.
Our members and staff thank you for helping us stay safe.
Face Coverings Required at Salem Community Markets
Effective July 15, 2020, Governor Brown has made face coverings mandatory (for everyone 5 years of age and older) in all public spaces, including outside where social distancing is not possible at ALL times. It is becoming increasingly difficult to enforce the 6 ft social distancing requirement, therefore, masks are now required while shopping at our markets.
We have several vendors selling masks at the Saturday Market and during the week online. Our makers offer
a broad variety of masks including children's sizes up to extra large. When you visit us, wear your face masks/shields. If you don't have one, we will provide you one or you can visit our makers to shop for one.
Our members and staff thank you for helping us stay safe.
During this time of COVID-19, we have made adjustments just like everyone else right now... our market is NOT operating as an event, but rather an open air market/grocery store where guests can get their essential grocery products. All vendors are now allowed to participate so you will find products that include: fresh local produce, meat (lamb, beef, bison, pork, sausage), dairy (milk & eggs), bread/pastries, preserved goods, packaged foods (nut butters, hummus, coffee), bath & body, agricultural items (plant starts, nursery items, flowers), artisan crafts that include textiles, artwork, wood & metal crafts, jewelry, and so much more!
Read more about how we are keeping things safe & healthy!
Farmers markets are classified the same as a “grocery store”… maybe even safer due to less handling than traditional grocery stores and the space to meet the required social distancing. These are uncharted waters for all of us, however, we remain committed to providing our growers and artisans with the opportunity, services and sites to market their products.
We will continue with best practices and plan for a safe and healthy market! Here are the changes being implemented by our organization and vendors:
For AT LEAST the time being, the market will be implementing the following:
Vendors, have been asked to implement the following:
GUESTS - PLEASE help us implement the following while shopping at the market:
We will continue with best practices and plan for a safe and healthy market! Here are the changes being implemented by our organization and vendors:
For AT LEAST the time being, the market will be implementing the following:
- staff will be wearing masks (as per Governor's order)
- eliminating all tables & chairs in the food court
- adding signage at entrances reminding guests about social distancing
- one-way aisles
- adding more hand washing stations
- adding sanitizing wipes w/waste baskets at porta potties for guests to use when enter/exiting
- spreading out vendors to ensure enough distance in between
- allowing only 2 guests to shop per 10' booth space (at one time)
- chalking the asphalt in aisle ways with "X's" spread 6 feet apart for guests to wait their turn
- providing ALL vendors with signage allowing only 2 people in booth at one time
- providing PRODUCE vendors with signage asking guests to allowing vendors to bag groceries
- staff will be roaming to assist where needed, sanitizing and reminding guests about social distancing and one-way aisles
- removed signature requirement for credit card transactions under $25
- guests will swipe their own SNAP/Oregon Trail/Credit Cards to eliminate excess card handling
- stylus will be available for authorization so it can be easily sanitized between guests
Vendors, have been asked to implement the following:
- vendors and their staff must wear masks (per Governor's order)
- all vendors serving food or samples will have their own hand washing station in booth (for them and their staff)
- enforce only 2 guests in their booth at one time
- ask other guests to "wait on the X" that will be chalked in the aisle ways
- vendors will bag produce/products for guests to reduce/limit touching
- if processing credit cards, allow guests to swipe card to eliminate excess card handling
- if processing credit cards, consider removing signature requirement for purchases under $25
- if utilizing a tablet/phone, use a stylus that can be easily wiped with sanitizing wipes after each use
- if handling cash, use gloves - best if 1 person handles cash and 1 person does product, if possible
- food samples are now allowed as long as they are served to customer in a container
- all food must be prepared and served "TO GO", cannot be consumed on the premises (other than beverages)
- do not attend the market or send staff that are not feeling well - stay home
GUESTS - PLEASE help us implement the following while shopping at the market:
- We LOVE our market guests and appreciate the support, but if you are ill, please join us when you feel better
- Guests age 5 and older must wear a face covering (mask/shield) per the Governor's orders.
- Ensure you are practicing the 6' social distancing at ALL TIMES for everyone's safety
- Recommend only 1 family member attend
- Only 2 shoppers per 10' vendor space
- If 2 shoppers already at a booth, wait on the "X" chalked in the aisle ways for your turn (like at the pharmacy)
- Wash your hands frequently (after each transaction) or use hand sanitizer - additional stations will be available
- Allow vendors to bag your produce for you
- Wash your produce when you get home
Support our small local businesses... they offer the very freshest local produce and best products to Salem and the surrounding communities!!
Let's all do our part to flatten the curve and the market will remain a wonderful positive place.
Let's all do our part to flatten the curve and the market will remain a wonderful positive place.
