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Residents urge county support for ‘double bucks’ SNAP incentives at farmers markets
Summary
Two members of DownHome North CarolinaJohnson County chapter described how a SNAP incentive program called Double Bucks would expand low-income residentsaccess to fresh food and support local farmers; they asked the Board of Commissioners to consider funding for farmers-market vendors.
Crystal Britton and another member of DownHome North Carolinachapter told the Johnston County Board of Commissioners during public comment that they are campaigning to bring the Double Bucks SNAP incentive to local farmers markets so households using SNAP could get additional purchasing power for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Double Bucks, the speakers said, allows SNAP recipients to use a portion of their benefits at a participating farmers market and receive an equal supplemental amount to spend there. Crystal Britton said the program exists in other…
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