The Sankofa Farmers Market is a weekly farmers market in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans organized by Sankofa Community Development Corporation (CDC). Sankofa CDC serves as a catalyst to revitalize New Orleans’ Lower and Upper Ninth Ward and advances opportunities in the areas of urban revitalization, education, health, and economic development. The Sankofa Farmers Market operates every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM and offers seasonal, locally produced, nutritious produce to the Lower and Upper Ninth Ward neighborhoods and surrounding areas. The Market serves as a community anchor, supports local farmers and fishers, provides access to fresh local foods, stimulates economic activity, and empowers the community with information about the health benefits of fresh produce.