Powell River Farmers' Market (PRFM) organizers are urging those who still hold Market Nutrition Coupons to use them before it's too late. There are three Sunday winter farmers' markets left in December.
For more than a decade Powell River Farmers' Market has supported the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP), which supports low income families, seniors and new mothers with access to fresh food.
"According to the Nutrition Coupon program reports, and our calculations, there are many unredeemed coupons out in the community," stated PRFM organizers on a social media post today. "We want you to access fresh, local produce and frozen meats and berries while you can. We also want to see that money go into the pockets of our hard-working farmers. We want this program to continue for the benefit of everyone."
Coupons can be used at any participating farmers’ markets in BC until December 22, 2024.
According to the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program website: Households enrolled in the program may receive $27 a week in coupons for up to 16 weeks.
Manager of Powell River Farmers' Market Juhli Job told the Peak earlier this year that: "This [nutrition coupons] provides low income families, seniors and new moms with Nutrition Coupons that can be used at the market to purchase unprocessed, nutrient dense foods that include veggie starts, fruit and vegetables, eggs, nuts, meat and honey."
The market will be open December 8, 15, and 22 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at 4365 McLeod Road.
"We also have postcards to fill out as the government needs to hear feedback about the importance of this program," stated PRFM organizers.
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