Alpine Farmers Market DOUBLES EBT Benefits Now Through November 30 2013 Alpine Ca 91901

Alpine Farmers Market DOUBLES EBT Benefits Now Through November 30, 2013

  October 21, 2013 – Each month millions of low-income Americans – more than half of them are children – get help through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) known in California as WIC, CAL FRESH or FRESH FUND. America’s health depends on good nutrition.  However, many low income households need help to have a healthy diet. That is where the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture comes into play. FNS licenses qualified retailers like ALPINE FARMERS MARKET to accept the benefits through the EBT program. In the past, access to fresh local produce, meats, fish, poultry,…