Fresh, local food options continue to grow across Columbus and Brunswick counties
Food does more than keep you going, it shapes how you feel, move, and think throughout the day. Making balanced choices at meals and snacks gives your body steady energy and supports long‑term health.
Including lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats in your meals helps maintain that balance. Drinking enough water supports digestion, clearer thinking, and staying energized. Even small adjustments, like adding fruit to breakfast or a simple salad at dinner, can create meaningful change over time.
Finding healthy foods isn’t always easy. Budgets, transportation, and limited options can make it feel out of reach.
Many communities help bridge that gap through farmers markets, food pantries, and grocery delivery services. Across Columbus and Brunswick counties, several farmers markets offer fresh, locally grown produce and every purchase supports the small farms and family growers who keep our region fed.
In Columbus County, visitors can shop at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market in Whiteville, the Tabor City Farmers Market, the Fair Bluff Farmers Market, Vineyard Station Farmers Market, and seasonal pop‑ups around Lake Waccamaw. These markets bring together small growers, bakers, and artisans, making it easier to find fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, plants, and handmade goods close to home.
While in Brunswick County, even more options, including the Brunswick County Farmers Market in Bolivia, the Shallotte Farmers Market at Mulberry Park, the Southport Waterfront Market and Angie’s Fresh Produce open year-round, the Oak Island Farmers & Artisans Market, Leland’s rotating pop‑up markets, and the Calabash Farmers Market. Each one provides a mix of produce, seafood, baked goods, and specialty items that support both healthy eating and the local economy.
Choosing fresh foods from these markets doesn’t just help you build healthier habits – it strengthens the small farms, family businesses, and local producers who make our communities resilient.
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