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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Post office turns into casino car park – Trinidad News

Post office turns into casino car parkTrinidad NewsBy Clint Chan Tack Saturday, May 12 2012 PEOPLE'S National Movement (PNM) Diego Martin North/East MP Colm Imbert yesterday challenged Public Utilities Minister Emmanuel George to say why a post office in Newtown, Port-of-Spain had been demolished and …McIntosh: Why was Newtown post …

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Outside the postal box – Boston Herald

USA TODAY Outside the postal boxBoston HeraldBy Boston Herald Editorial Staff The decision by the Postal Service not to close 3700 rural post offices but rather to include them in a larger group whose hours will be cut is a welcome example of thinking outside the box — as long …

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