Food stamps at the farmers market
In these tough economic times, more and more people are relying on food stamps to fill their cupboards. And now their cupboards can be filled with fresh, locally-grown produce. Many area farmers market are accepting food stamps and–even more cool–there’s a new incentive program giving recipients extra money to spend at the market.
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The City of Cleveland, in collaboration with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance and area farmers’ markets, and with the support of The George Gund Foundation will launch the Ohio Direction Card EBT incentive pilot program. The program will allow Ohio Direction Card holders to use their cards at four area farmers’ markets and receive an extra five dollars to spend at the market. This move will provide those in need with access to fresh, local produce, meats and food products. It is a program that will promote healthy eating and help connect local farmers with a wider audience.
Get $5 extra when you use your Food Assistance Benefits card (EBT) at Kamm's Corners Farmers Market, Tremont Farmers' Market, The Coit Rd. Farmers Market and Downtown Farmers' Market at Public Square.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cool Cleveland for the write up and mentioning the incentive program in your weekly newsletter!