This program was created at the Oregon City, Oregon, farmers market in 2011. Due to its success, it has spread to farmer's markets all over the nation. The PoP Club has been in Minnesota since 2013 and is added to additional markets every year.

The goal of the PoP Club is to empower children to make healthy choices when selecting food to eat. The program offers a chance for children to explore the farmer's market and learn about the different varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Each child participating in the program will receive a reusable shopping bag upon signing up as well as $4 worth of market tokens to be spent (by the kids) on fresh produce. Kids will receive tokens every week they attend the market. They can choose to spend the tokens or save them for future markets.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Grand Marais Oral Health Task force, we are able to bring this great program to the Grand Marais Farmers Market, located at the Cook County Community Center. Beginning Thursday, July 20 children ages 4-12 may visit the Welcome Booth at the farmer's market and join the PoP Club. Once they have joined, they can return each week to the Welcome Booth to receive their new tokens and a stamp on their PoP passport.

Any questions about the program can be addressed to Leanne Avery:

[email protected] 218-387-3015

See you at the Market!

About Cook County, MN 

Cook County encompasses the sovereign nation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; the City of Grand Marais; the Townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder; and unincorporated areas in the easternmost part of Minnesota’s North Shore. Cook County Government values transparency and strives to deliver superior services and programs in a fiscally responsible way. We value the dignity of all County residents and seek to create a community that provides opportunity for all. Many of our offices are in the Cook County Courthouse at 411 W 2nd St, Grand Marais 55604. Other departments and facilities, such as the Airport, Community Center, Highway and Sheriff are located nearby. Call 218-387-3000 or visit: https://co.cook.mn.us