Food Access
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Basic Food
Source: Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.
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Farmers Market Food Access Forums
Source: Washington State Farmers Market Association
Food Access Forums are organized by the Washington State Farmers Market Association for farmers market organizers and local, regional and statewide food access partners to come together. We highlight successful initiatives that increase healthy eating, provide opportunities to ask questions about SNAP, SNAP Market Match and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and find new ways to collaborate with farmers markets.
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Food Access at Farmers Markets
Source: Washington State Farmers Market Association
Farmers markets throughout Washington offer food access programs such as the Farmers Market Nutrition Program for WIC and Seniors, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP EBT, and a special fruit and vegetable program called “SNAP Market Match.” Farmers markets are a vital source of fruits, vegetables, and other local foods for SNAP and FMNP shoppers, promoting healthy eating for everyone.
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Food Benefit Programs at Farmers Markets
Source: Washington State Farmers Market Association
Information about Food benefit programs including SNAP EBT, WIC and Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program, SNAP Market Match.
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Food is Free Washington
Source: Food is Free Washington
Food is Free Washington is a 501©(3) charitable organization
Our mission is to provide, and enhance equitable access to, healthy, locally produced food, at no cost, to those who need it, in the State of Washington.
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Regional Leads
Source: Washington State Farmers Market Association
The WSFMA helps farmers markets run successful food access programs such as WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), SNAP, and SNAP Market Match.
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