Two Milford families, the Shupes and Helmicks, will open The Farmacy Market in downtown Milford.
The food market at 28 S. Walnut St. will partner with local Delmarva growers, farmers and artisans with a focus on ethical, sustainable, and clean farming practices, a release stated.
Chantel and Patrick Helmick, owners of the local business Helmick’s Homestead, have followed this philosophy as their family believe healthy foods created a path for recovery for their family as Chantel overcame a Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer diagnosis in 2016.
“I knew that I wanted to provide my wife with the most nutritionally dense food possible to support her recovery,” said Patrick Helmick, co-founder of The Farmacy Market. “She healed faster, was healthier and our gardens became a stress reducers and a mission for us.”
In 2020 the Helmick family launched Helmick’s Homestead with a mission to help their community become healthier. The business is a staple of the Riverwalk Farmers Market in Downtown Milford on Saturday mornings and makes weekly food donations to local organizations.
Sherry and Bryan Shupe have owned Fur Baby Pet Resort in Milford since 2011, growing the retail spot from 800 sq ft. to a full service doggie daycare, overnight and spa of over 10,000 square feet. Bryan is also a state legislator.
The business offers human-grade, all-natural, organic dog food, treats and products for pets. After rehabibing the former Milford fertilizer property that sat vacant on the Mispillion River for 20 years, the Shupe family began hosting farm families at their shop including Little Wagon Produce and Helmick’s Homestead.
“We are blessed to live in a state and county where we have families that produce nutritious, healthy food right here in our communities,” said market co-founder Sherry Shupe, “We will provide our neighbors with access to the finest quality produce, seafood, meats, cheese, bakery, sweets and artisan products while promoting the philosophy that “Food Is Medicine.”
The Farmacy Market will also carry a collection of gourmet kitchen supplies aimed at inspiring families to embrace their inner chef. From high-quality cookware to specialized tools and gadgets.
“We are proud to offer educational resources, cooking demonstrations, and workshops on topics such as sustainable farming, nutrition, and the art of mindful eating,” said co-founder Chantel Helmick. “Our goal is to empower our customers to make informed choices about the food they consume and to create a positive impact on their health and the environment.”
The Farmacy Market, at 28 S Walnut St. in downtown Milford, is expected to open in late October. They will announce their opening date on The Farmacy Market Facebook Page.
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