COMMUNITY IMPACT

Rights of Passage for Women and KTS Certified Farmers Market were created to help increase access to food, wellness education, community resources, and supportive public spaces within Ridgecrest, East Kern County, and surrounding High Desert communities.

Through weekly farmers markets, wellness activations, educational programming, healthcare partnerships, and family-centered community events, we are working to create more accessible pathways to healthier living and stronger community connection.

WHAT WE DO

Year-round certified farmers' market access
EBT/SNAP access for eligible families
Community Wellness Box initiatives
Kids Box community engagement program
Wellness education and public health awareness
Mental wellness and reflection events
Cultural and community-centered programming
Vendor and small business support
Family-friendly public wellness events
Partnerships with local healthcare organizations
Community gathering spaces centered around education, wellness, and connection

COMMUNITY IMPACT SNAPSHOT

Serving approximately 150–200 families weekly
Supporting local farmers, food vendors, artisans, and small businesses
Operating year-round in Ridgecrest and East Kern County
Providing EBT access to increase fresh food accessibility
Hosting free public wellness and educational events
Creating accessible community-centered spaces for families and underserved residents
Partnering with local organizations to expand healthcare and wellness outreach

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Reset & Reflect

A free Mental Health Awareness Month wellness experience designed to encourage reflection, stress reduction, and emotional wellness through guided journaling and supportive community connection.

Ground & Groove

A spring community drumming activation focused on movement, rhythm, grounding, and emotional wellness through music and community participation.

Freedom & Community Day

A family-centered Juneteenth and Father’s Day community event focused on wellness access, local business support, healthcare outreach, culture, and community connection.

Community Wellness Box Initiative

A sponsor-supported community support initiative created to increase access and engagement throughout the market while encouraging local spending across participating vendors.

Kids Box Program

A family-centered community initiative designed to encourage children to engage with local farmers markets, vendors, and small businesses through positive and accessible community experiences.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Many rural and underserved communities continue to face barriers to fresh food access, wellness education, preventative health resources, and safe community-centered gathering spaces.

We believe wellness should not depend on income, transportation, or zip code.

Our mission is to help create accessible environments where food, education, wellness, culture, and community support can exist together in one welcoming public space.

GET INVOLVED

We welcome:

sponsors
healthcare partners
volunteers
educators
wellness professionals
community organizations
local businesses
donors and supporters