CalFresh Awareness Month
Farmers’ Market L.I.F.E.
April 2018
Farmers’ Market L.I.F.E. (Local Incentive for Food and Economy) is a Market Match program available in Sonoma and Marin counties that makes locally grown, fresh food more affordable to CalFresh (food stamp) customers. The program matches customers’ Calfresh benefits spent at participating markets (EBT), dollar-for-dollar, up to a $10 or $20 maximum, depending on the market. For each $1 that the USDA awarded, we secured $1 in funds or in-kind contributions.Thus, we truly could not do this work without the on-going contributions of local businesses, agencies, and contributors!
CalFresh Awareness Month improves access to locally grown produce at farmers’ markets by providing an incentive to CalFresh users. It increases CalFresh users’ purchasing power, the economic viability of local farms, and keeps money in our local economy.
Find the Schedule and location of Farmers’ Markets offering Farmers’ Market L.I.F.E. at
http://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/local-food-access-incentives/farmers-market-l-i-f-e/
How can our community help?
Spread the word about Farmers’ Market L.I.F.E. to your community and service providers. CalFresh users need to know about this new initiative!
Make a tax-deductible donation via Paypal or send a check with FM LIFE in the memo line to the address below.
Leverage your contribution during our next grant application process. Your committed contribution will allow us to solicit a dollar for dollar match from USDA.
Location:
Petaluma Bounty
1500 Petaluma Blvd. South
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 775-3663
For more information:
suzi@petalumabounty.org
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