Aya Community Markets

For Unknown residents looking to eat locally and support District of Columbia agriculture, Aya Community Markets is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Farmers markets like Aya Community Markets represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Aya Community Markets, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Unknown residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Aya Community Markets changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Aya Community Markets draws shoppers from across the Unknown area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

Visit the market or check their website for the latest hours and vendor information.

Aya Community Markets plays an important role in the Unknown community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Contact Aya Community Markets directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.