“Having SNAP-Ed educators at the farmers market provides people with meaningful instruction on incorporating seasonal and local fruits and vegetables into their diets. SNAP-Ed also energizes the community to come out and support the farmers market, which gives us a chance to sell more produce.”  “Having someone at the market who speaks the language of…Read More…

“The Food Trust values building relationships with corner store owners as well as their shoppers. If a store owner is healthy, then they can connect shoppers to resources for a healthy lifestyle. At a corner store, conversations with owner Maria Beltre about her diabetes were coming up frequently. She would share stories about not understanding…Read More…