St. Lawrence County farmers markets will be collecting donations for local food pantries and community meal programs during Farmers Market Week, August 2 – 8.

Some food pantries may have restrictions or guidelines on how donations can be accepted during the COVID 19 crisis, but below are suggestions on how you can participate:

• Purchasing local food from farmers/vendors at the market for donation

• Donating dollars to the food programs to help them achieve their mission

• Farmers and vendors can donate to the food pantries at the end of the market day

Donations can be dropped off at the Market Managers’ tables.

Sunday, Aug. 2 -- Massena farmers market, Tractor Supply (105 Harte Haven Plaza), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations collected for the Massena Neighborhood Center.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 -- Canton farmers market, Village Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations collected for the Campus Kitchens Project

Wednesday, Aug. 5 -- Hammond farmers market, 14 Main St., 3-6 p.m. Donations collected for the Gouverneur Neighborhood Center

Thursday, Aug. 6 -- Gouverneur farmers market, Village Park, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Donations collected for the Gouverneur Neighborhood Center; Massena farmers market, Tractor Supply (105 Harte Haven Plaza), 2-6 p.m. Donations collected for the Massena Neighborhood Center

Friday, Aug. 7 -- Canton farmers market, Village Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations collected for the Campus Kitchens Project

Saturday, Aug. 8 -- Potsdam farmers market, Ives Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations collected for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center.