Honesdale National Bank Invests $10,000 in UNC’s Carbondale Farmers Market

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) is grateful to receive a $10,000 investment from The Honesdale National Bank through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) Special Program Priorities (SPP) Tax Credit Program, a component of the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

This funding supports UNC’s year-round Carbondale Farmers Market, held every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fallbrook Community Center, located at 185 Fallbrook Street in Carbondale. Honesdale National Bank’s investment plays a vital role in strengthening the market’s long-term sustainability by supporting vendor recruitment, expanding marketing efforts, and fostering strong local partnerships.

The Carbondale Farmers Market serves as a vibrant community hub—connecting local farmers and small businesses with residents while increasing access to fresh, healthy food. UNC proudly accepts SNAP/EBT at the market, and eligible shoppers can stretch their grocery dollars through the Food Bucks incentive program, receiving $2 for every $4 spent on qualifying purchases.

The UNC Carbondale Farmers Market is financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development, with investments from The Honesdale National Bank and Gentex Corporation, and additional support from the PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative, administered by The Food Trust.