SNAP Benefits Expand To More Metro East Farmers Markets

[Sherman A1]

The Old Town Farmers Market draws people seeking fresh, local produce to Belleville’s downtown every Saturday morning.

Food stands line a block of South Charles Street offering fresh meats, eggs, vegetables and fruits, and a steady stream of patrons checks out the options six months of the year.

Now the popular farmers market hopes to attract a new set of customers: SNAP users.

“We’ve always wanted to offer it because we want to offer healthy choices to everybody, not just the people who can afford it or think they can afford it,” said Alicia Slocomb, Belleville Main Street Committee manager.

https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/snap-benefits-expand-more-metro-east-farmers-markets

[murielm99]

1. Illinois is becoming more and more

progressive under our new administration.

I am glad to see the good in people here.