Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market
Initially focused on business networking, the organization changed its focus to serving children in 1919. Today, there are Kiwanis Club chapters in nearly 80 nations and geographic locations. The Kiwanis Club of Redwood City was established on April 29, 1924 – just nine years later – and is now celebrating its centennial anniversary.
The mission of Kiwanis is to develop funds and create programs that serve the children of the world. Through community service and philanthropy, Kiwanis supports the following children’s causes: health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth leadership development. Established in 1979 and now in its 45th year of operation, the Redwood City chapter’s “Signature Project” is their beloved Farmers’ Market, the oldest and largest farmers’ market on the Peninsula. Shaleen Hinestroza-Keen, current president of the Kiwanis Club of Redwood City, has a unique full-circle relationship with the organization.
