Low income, no problem: Morton Grove Farmers’ Market opens up to food stamps

Food stamps are now accepted at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, but the organization’s volunteers are fighting an uphill battle in trying to spread public awareness. “A lot of people think we’re well off because we’re on the North Shore, but Morton Grove is a group of people with all sorts of economic situations,” said Elaine Monterola, spokeswoman for the market. Organizers say that stigma …

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