# Ayvalık municipal winter food preparation support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ayvalk-municipal-winter-food-preparation-support
> Updated: 2026-08-12T09:07:26.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Ayvalık, the local municipality has partnered with the Ayvalık Production and Marketing Cooperative to launch a program providing free paste machines to residents for winter food preparations. 

The initiative allows citizens to process tomatoes and capia peppers at no cost. To facilitate access, the service is scheduled to rotate through several local marketplaces throughout August, including Sarımsaklı, Altınova, Perşembe, Alibey/Cunda, and Armutçuk. Mayor Mesut Ergin stated that the program aims to support residents with seasonal tasks and preserve local traditions following high demand in previous years.

## Claims

- Ayvalık Municipality and the Ayvalık Production and Marketing Cooperative are collaborating on a free paste machine program. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The program allows citizens to process tomato and capia pepper for free. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Machines will be available at Sarımsaklı Marketplace on August 18. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Machines will be available at Altınova Marketplace on August 19. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Machines will be available at Perşembe Marketplace on August 20. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Machines will be available at Alibey (Cunda) Marketplace on August 22. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Machines will be available at Armutçuk Marketplace on August 23. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin stated the goal is to support citizens' winter preparations and preserve tradition. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Ayvalık Municipality provides free paste machines for winter preparations

Ayvalık Municipality and a local cooperative are providing free paste machines to residents in various neighborhoods to assist with seasonal tomato and pepper processing.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayvalk-municipality-provides-free-paste-machines-for-winter-preparations

### 2026-08-09: Sarıgöl residents begin traditional winter paste preparation

Women in Sarıgöl, Manisa, have started preparing traditional homemade tomato and pepper paste for winter using communal cooperation and solar drying methods.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sargl-residents-begin-traditional-winter-paste-preparation

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Cite as: Ayvalık municipal winter food preparation support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ayvalk-municipal-winter-food-preparation-support