Clatskanie Food Hub: Fresh Foods Year-Round

In the town of Clatskanie, east of Astoria and nestled among the landscapes near the Columbia River, a new development has sprung up. No, not mini-mansions or strip malls, but rather a growth in small farms. In the last several years, young entrepreneurs and those making meaningful life changes after long careers in the city, small farms have blossomed. They’ve made the Clatskanie Farmers Market a huge success. And now they’re the bountiful base of the new Clatskanie Food Hub.

Brandon Schilling and Jasmine Lillich are the driving forces behind the project. Through grants from the Ford Family Foundation, Columbia Pacific Economic Development Council and the Oregon Coast Visitor’s Association enabled the opening of the food hub in June 2023.

The Clatskanie Food Hub is a 100% local food marketplace, classroom, and farm to table venue created by the Clatskanie Farmer Collective nonprofit organization. All the food found in the marketplace is produced and/or processed within a 100 mile radius of Clatskanie.

The food hub is open year-round, Thursday through Sunday. EBT/SNAP, FDNP checks, cash and all major credit cards are accepted for payment.

Special events include what is most dear to our hearts: farm to table dinners, food/farm classes, concerts and movie screenings.

Visit the Clatskanie Food Hub at 80 Art Steele Street in downtown Clatskanie. For more information visit clatskaniefarmercollective.org, contact info@clatskaniefarmercollective.org or call 503-308-1121

“Clatskanie Farmers Market is an open-air market located in Cope’s Park along the Clatskanie River. Shop for fresh produce, seedlings, baked goods, honey, houseplants, art, crafts, fiber, body care, culinary delights, sweet treats and more! Enjoy live music at every market! We also have lots of fun for the kids with Power of Produce (PoP) tokens, a playground and interactive booths at our festivals. We provide live music for each market day and throw festivals throughout the year. EBT/SNAP payments for qualifying purchases are especially welcome, and we encourage you to “Double Up” with Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) and EBT Produce Match; spend $20 get $20. Some farmers also honor Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP). Save the dates for our Sprouts Festival June 15th, Pollinator Festival July 27th, Garlic Festival August 17th, and Harvest Festival September 28th. Visit our website for more information about the Clatskanie Farmer Collective including the Clatskanie Food Hub, classes, farm to table dinners, concerts, movies and more. Join us this summer at the coolest little market in Oregon!”