Boost in WNC Farmers Market SNAP Benefits: Double SNAP Network Expansion
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The Western North Carolina Double SNAP Network is set to expand its farmers market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentives. The initiative aims to improve access to fresh and healthy food while supporting local agriculture. It achieves this by offering dollar-for-dollar match at participating farmers markets to SNAP beneficiaries, allowing them to double their purchasing power.
Expansion of WNC Double SNAP Network Farmer’s Market SNAP Incentives
The WNC Double SNAP Network is set to expand its farmer’s market SNAP incentives. This development is expected to encourage more SNAP recipients to purchase fresh, local produce from farmer’s markets, improving both their diets and the local farm economy.
The expansion is in response to an increase in demand for SNAP at farmer’s markets. The WNC Double SNAP Network offers double the value for every SNAP dollar spent at participating markets, increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for SNAP recipients while supporting local farmers.
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