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Farmers markets taking food stamps – Richmond Times Dispatch

MiamiHerald.com Farmers markets taking food stampsRichmond Times DispatchThe trend comes as the number of Virginians relying on food stamps has increased along with the public awareness of the benefits of buying fresh, locally grown food. Several markets in the Richmond area accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …Grant to boost use …

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Grant Aims To Boost Use Of Food Stamps At Farmers Markets

WASHINGTON — Farmers markets are a popular source of reasonably priced fresh produce, but across the country many accept only cash or checks — a big problem for low-income shoppers using food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to change that. More: continued here

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Food Stamp Myth Busting – OpEdNews

Food Stamp Myth BustingOpEdNewsBy Robert Weiner (about the author) By Carol Olander and Robert Weiner F or over four decades, the Food Stamp Program, which Congress renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008, has had bipartisan support as the nation's most …US Rep. Frank Lucas defends food stamp …

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Mario Batali on food stamps – Crain’s New York Business

Mario Batali on food stampsCrain’s New York BusinessBy Miriam Kreinin Souccar @miriamsouccar In an effort to create awareness of hunger, the Food Bank for New York City launched a campaign called the Food Stamp Challenge Friday, inviting the public to live on a food stamp budget for a week.and more » …

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Mario Batali on food stamps

Mario Batali is going on food stamps. In an effort to create awareness of hunger, the Food Bank for New York City launched a campaign called the Food Stamp Challenge Friday, inviting the public to live on a food stamp budget for a week. Participants in the challenge will limit …

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