Moving Beyond Cancer in NOLA: Tropical Storm Beta Market Updates

Tropical Storm Beta Market Updates | September 21, 2020

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Tropical Storm Beta Market Updates

Due to high winds and rain expected from tropical storm Beta, the Tuesday Uptown market will be cancelled tomorrow. However, we encourage you to restock on fresh fruits and veg by shopping the Bucktown Market on Wednesday. As of today, we anticipate hosting CCFM’s drive thru market in Jefferson Parish.

Given that often, we are not certain about the destination or impact of hurricanes until a day or so in advance but using the WhatsGood ordering platform gives us the opportunity to hedge our bets. Much as distance learning means classes don’t have to be cancelled for kids during a storm, the WhatsGood platform offers a no-risk way to try to navigate uncertain weather.

CCFM is watching the forecast to see what Wednesday holds, but in the case that everything clears up and vendors can safely get to market, we will still hold our Bucktown Market this week. If you place an order and market is cancelled, your order will be automatically cancelled and refunded.

Not only will you have the opportunity restock those local, fresh fruits and veggies you missed out on on Tuesday, but ordering in advance is an incredibly powerful tool that lets vendors plan, budget, and prepare for markets. We know using the app isn’t the same as seeing your favorite vendor at market, but using the app is the next best thing to letting those familiar folks know you’re still there, and give some sense of normalcy to vendors when they see that important revenue for their business is still there. 2020 silver linings - technology can help make the potential impacts of severe weather somewhat less uncertain!